crimson

/ˈkrɪmzən/
noun
  1. A deep, rich red color, slightly purplish.
    • The leaves turned a brilliant crimson in the fall.
    • The artist mixed blue and red to create a beautiful crimson for the sunset.
    • She wore a dress of deep crimson to the winter gala.
adjective
  1. Of a deep, rich red color, slightly purplish.
    • The crimson roses bloomed in the garden.
    • He blushed a deep crimson when she complimented him.
    • The crimson sky at dusk was breathtaking.
Antonyms
verb
  1. To become or make something deep red in color, often from embarrassment or anger.
    • He crimsoned with rage at the unfair accusation.
    • The setting sun crimsoned the clouds above the ocean.
    • Her face crimsoned when she realized her mistake.
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