crimson
noun
crim·son
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Definition of crimson
(Entry 1 of 3)
: any of several deep purplish reds
crimson
adjectiveDefinition of crimson (Entry 2 of 3)
: of the color crimson
crimson
verb
crimsoned;
crimsoning;
crimsons
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Synonyms for crimson
Synonyms: Verb
bloom, blush, color, flush, glow, redden
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Examples of crimson in a Sentence
Verb
he crimsoned the minute he realized the foolishness of what he'd saidRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
Blood was splattered over the wall and ceiling; there was so much of it, the victim’s pillow was drenched crimson. — Lynette Rice, EW.com, "The tragic, unsolved murder of Hogan's Heroes star Bob Crane," 26 Aug. 2019 From the open valley of the RÃo Chaschuil, the road suddenly plunged into narrow defiles where the rock was blushed with surreal mineral colors—crimson, verdigris, malachite, violet. — Stanley Stewart, Condé Nast Traveler, "From Buenos Aires to the Chilean Coast: A Road Trip Across South America," 22 Aug. 2019 All of which makes Hurts’ decision to play his senior season in a different crimson jersey seriously fun and extremely fascinating. — George Schroeder, USA TODAY, "Getting to face Alabama is focus for Jalen Hurts after being named Oklahoma starter," 19 Aug. 2019 Since the 1960s, fires, mudslides, pesticides, fungal infections, loss of habitat and other threats have decimated these frogs, which grow up to 5 inches in length and are named because of their crimson undersides. — Louis Sahagunstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, "Endangered plants bulldozed in Topanga State Park," 1 Aug. 2019 News that Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa skipped the Manning Passing Academy due a hamstring injury a few weeks ago had Tide fans seeing crimson. — Matt Murschel, orlandosentinel.com, "Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa is healthy again, which is good news for Tide," 18 July 2019 The first two seasons in crimson have involved mostly spot duty for Robinson, the fourth option last year. — Michael Casagrande | [email protected], al, "Why Alabama RB says he’ll run ‘mad, angry’ after waiting his turn," 7 Aug. 2019 The male has an iridescent crimson-red crown and throat, which can look dull brown in the shade. — Joan Morris, The Mercury News, "Identifying hummingbirds that visit Bay Area backyards," 26 July 2019 Propaganda posters and old-time menus (beer just 0.07 Marks!) line the crimson-red walls. — Michelle Hackman And Georgia Wells, WSJ, "The Quirkiest Dining Scene in Berlin? Communist Comfort Food," 28 June 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Gochujang, a fundamental ingredient in Korean cooking, is a thick and spicy-sweet crimson paste made from red chile pepper flakes, glutinous rice (also known as sticky rice), fermented soybeans, and salt. — Christina Chaey, Bon Appétit, "What is Gochujang, The Little Red Tub We Keep in Arm's Reach?," 10 Sep. 2019 On a meteorological map, the crimson knot of Hurricane Dorian swirled over South Carolina. — Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, "The Growing Impatience for Action at CNN’s Climate-Change Town Halls," 5 Sep. 2019 In the CN Tower event last October, six people in crimson jumpsuits and body harnesses were made Canadian while leaning backward tethered over an outdoor ledge nearly 1,200 feet high. — Lila Maclellan, Quartz, "Canada’s elaborate citizenship ceremonies would be indoctrination if held anywhere else," 29 Aug. 2019 One, a departure, is deep crimson and black, sharp-angled and seething. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, "Georgia O’Keeffe’s forgotten sister, and a glimpse of what might have been," 1 Aug. 2019 Completing her monochrome look—courtesy of stylist Erin Walsh—were a pair of red Christian Louboutin heeled sandals and a swipe of matching crimson lipstick. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Adriana Lima Sizzles in a Red Dress with Two Dangerously High Leg Slits," 23 July 2019 With their backup dancers in coordinating crimson jackets with glossy latex bustiers and ankle boots, everyone got in on the fashion action. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "Of Course Beyoncé’s On the Run II Costumes Are Flawless," 6 June 2018 The crimson sunsets over the rolling green hills of Oxfordshire were mesmerizing. — Derek Blasberg, Condé Nast Traveler, "Dispatch from Soho Farmhouse in the Cotswolds," 7 Dec. 2017 Stop to snorkel at Kambia Beach within view of the crimson cliffs of Red Beach, and then paddle back to Akrotiri for lunch at a seaside taverna. — National Geographic, "Greek Islands Adventure," 12 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'crimson.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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crimson
noun
English Language Learners Definition of crimson
: a deep purplish-red color
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crimson
noun
crim·son
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Kids Definition of crimson
: a deep purplish red
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