crimson

[ˈkrɪmzn]

crimson Definition

• 1. a deep and vivid red color
• 2. to become or make something become a deep and vivid red color

Using crimson: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crimson" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The sky turned crimson as the sun set.

• Example

  Her cheeks were crimson with embarrassment.

• Example

  The leaves of the trees were crimson in the autumn.

• Example

  The room was decorated in shades of crimson and gold.

crimson Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for crimson

• red
• scarlet
• ruby
• garnet
• cherry

Antonyms for crimson

• blue
• green
• purple

Phrases with crimson

• crimson tide

  a term used to refer to the menstrual cycle

  Example

  She couldn't go swimming because she was on the crimson tide.

• crimson with rage

  to be extremely angry

  Example

  He was crimson with rage when he found out what had happened.

• crimson clover

  a type of clover with bright red flowers

  Example

  The field was covered in crimson clover.

Origins of crimson

from Old Spanish 'carmesí', from Arabic 'qirmizī', from 'qirmiz' (insect from which red dye was obtained)

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Summary: crimson in Brief

The term 'crimson' [ˈkrɪmzn] refers to a deep and vivid red color, as in 'The leaves of the trees were crimson in the autumn.' It can also be used as a verb to mean to become or make something become a deep and vivid red color, as in 'Her cheeks were crimson with embarrassment.' 'Crimson' is often associated with strong emotions, such as anger or embarrassment, and is used in phrases like 'crimson with rage.'