Reddish: meaning, definitions and examples

Used to describe something that has a slight or partial red color, often when the red is mixed with another color.

• Her hair has a reddish tint.
• The leaves are turning a reddish-brown color in the fall.

Used to describe something that is fully or mostly the color red. It is a basic color term in English.

• She wore a stunning red dress.
• The red car speeds down the road.

Used to describe a pinkish-red color, often used to describe a healthy or happy appearance, like that of a person's cheeks. It has a positive connotation.

• She has rosy cheeks after her workout.
• The sunset painted the sky with rosy hues.

Used to describe a reddish-brown color often associated with oxidized metal. It can also imply something is old or not in good condition and has a negative connotation.

• The old bicycle was covered in rusty spots.
• His skills were rusty after not practicing for years.