red

/rɛd/
noun
  1. The color red.
    • The artist mixed blue and yellow to create red.
    • Red is my favorite color because it is so vibrant.
    • She decorated the room in shades of red and gold.
  2. A person who supports communist or socialist ideas (sometimes used as a label).
    • He was called a red because of his left-wing beliefs.
    • The newspaper accused the senator of being a red.
    • The term 'red' was used to describe communists during the Cold War.
adjective
  1. Having the color of blood, fire, or a ripe tomato.
    • She wore a bright red dress to the party.
    • He painted the front door red to make it stand out.
    • The autumn leaves turned a deep red color.
  2. Having a reddish complexion, often from anger, embarrassment, or sunburn.
    • His face turned red when he realized his mistake.
    • The coach's face went red with frustration during the game.
    • After a day at the beach, her shoulders were red and sore.
  3. Relating to or supporting communist or socialist political systems (often used historically).
    • The red army fought in the Russian Civil War.
    • During the Cold War, many countries were divided into red and blue alliances.
    • Some older people still remember the red scare of the 1950s.
Antonyms
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