What does reddish mean?
Reddish means Somewhat red..
Reddish
/ˈɹɛdɪʃ/ · adjective
Meaning
Somewhat red..
Example Sentences
"Chocolate and cream," the standard colours of G.W.R. rolling stock for 21 years, are now being replaced by an all-over utility coating of reddish-brown. This is the third time that a uniform brown has been adopted as the standard livery of G.W.R. carriages.
Although the track is ballasted, it does not prevent clouds of reddish dust from the laterite soil blowing about when the train is in motion; after a journey with the windows open a bath is a necessity!
Most of the older buildings are of reddish-brown ironstone with mossy-tiled roofs, and almost all have stone-embanked gardens, richly planted and expertly maintained.
Synonyms for reddish
Antonyms for reddish
Related Words
Word Forms
- more reddish
- most reddish
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for reddish?
Common synonyms include reddy, ruddy, erubescent, florid.
What is the opposite of reddish?
Possible antonyms include achromatic, colorless.
How do you use reddish in a sentence?
"Chocolate and cream," the standard colours of G.W.R. rolling stock for 21 years, are now being replaced by an all-over utility coating of reddish-brown. This is the third time that a uniform brown has been adopted as the standard livery of G.W.R. carriages.
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