Crimson
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɹɪmzən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Crimson is a noun meaning A deep, slightly bluish red.
Meaning
A deep, slightly bluish red.
More Meanings
- Having a deep red colour.
- Immodest.
- (intransitive) To become crimson or deep red; to blush.
- (transitive) To dye with crimson or deep red; to redden.
Example Sentences
To my horror I perceived that the yellow blossoms were all dabbled with crimson.
Eugenie's quick apprehensions seized the foul thought. Her eyes flashed—her cheek crimsoned.
Here didst thou fall; and here thy hunters stand, Sign’d in thy spoil, and crimson’d in thy lethe.
Her face was crimsoned over, and she exclaimed, in a voice of the greatest emotion, “Good God! Willoughby, what is the meaning of this? […]”
Word Forms
- crimsons
- crimsoning
- crimsoned
Synonyms for crimson
Depending on context, synonyms include chromatic, flush, carmine, ruddy, aflame, blush.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include red, scarlet, reddened, redden, ruddy, blush.
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