What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
reddish
Example
The sky turned reddish as the sun began to set. [reddish: adjective]
Example
Her hair had a reddish tint in the sunlight. [reddish: adjective]
red
Example
She wore a red dress to the party. [red: adjective]
Example
The stop sign is always painted bright red. [red: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Red is a more common word than reddish and is used in everyday language to describe a wide range of objects, nature, and people. Reddish is less common and is used in more specific contexts to describe shades that are close to red but not quite the same.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between reddish and red?
Both red and reddish can be used in formal and informal contexts, and neither is considered more formal than the other.
