Rötlicher

Rötlicher is a German adjective form meaning more reddish or more red-toned. It is the comparative form of the adjective rötlich, which describes a color that has a redder hue than another.

The term is used to describe color in a variety of contexts, including nature, art, and design. For example, the sky at sunset can become rötlicher, or leaves may take on a rötlicher tint in autumn. In addition, minerals, fabrics, or paints may be described as rötlicher to indicate a stronger red component than another sample.

Etymology and grammar: rötlich derives from rot (red) with the suffix -lich to form an adjective meaning reddish. The comparative rötlicher is formed from rötlich by adding -er. It can be used attributively (ein rötlicher Ton) or predicatively (Der Himmel wurde rötlicher). In comparisons, it is often followed by als: rötlicher als etc.

Related terms and usage notes: rötlich denotes a reddish color in general, while rötlicher specifies a higher degree of red. The term appears in descriptive writing, color studies, and photo or print discussions when distinguishing hues that are not strictly red but have a notable red influence. In English, the equivalent is reddish or more red.

See also: color descriptions in German, adjectives of degree, rot and its derivatives.