reddish
gb/ɹˈɛdɪʃ/ us/ɹˈɛdɪʃ/
B1
English
~ 9700
Senses
0 senses
adjective
B1
property
1
somewhat red in color
having a color that is a little red or kind of red, but not completely red
Usage pattern:
a reddish [noun]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'red' when 'reddish' is more accurate. Use 'reddish' when the color is only partly or softly red, not a strong or pure red. Another mistake is spelling: some write *redish* (one 'd'); the correct form is 'reddish' with two 'd's. When combining colors, remember to use a hyphen, as in 'reddish-brown door', not 'reddish brown door' in many style guides.
Synonyms
somewhat red (neutral descriptive phrase; less compact and less typical as an adjective before a noun.)
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ruddy (often used for healthy-looking red or reddish faces; slightly more literary or old-fashioned.)
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rosy (suggests a soft, pleasant pinkish-red color, especially for cheeks or skies; more positive in tone.)
Antonyms
bluish (describes something that is somewhat blue, contrasting with the warm tone of 'reddish'.)
Collocations
reddish-brown
|reddish hair
|reddish skin
|reddish soil
|reddish hue
|reddish glow
Themes
colors
|appearance
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The rocks here have a reddish color because of the iron in the soil.
- She has reddish hair that looks almost copper in the sunlight.
- The sky turned a beautiful reddish orange at sunset.
- After a day at the beach, his skin was slightly reddish.
- The animal had a reddish coat that helped it blend into the dry grass.
Learner examples
- He bought a reddish jacket for the party.
- The water in the river looked reddish after the heavy rain.
- Her face became reddish when she felt shy.
- We walked across a field of reddish sand.
- I like the reddish light in the evening.
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