red rimmed
/ˈrɛdˌrɪmd/
adjective
- Having red edges or borders, especially describing eyes that are red and irritated from crying, tiredness, or allergies.
- The allergy season left many people with red-rimmed eyes and runny noses.
- After a long night of studying, her eyes were red-rimmed and tired.
- He came out of the movie theater with red-rimmed eyes from crying.
- Having a red border or rim, as on an object or piece of clothing.
- The old mirror had a red-rimmed frame that matched the room's decor.
- She wore a stylish red-rimmed hat to the garden party.
- He bought a pair of red-rimmed glasses for a bold look.
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