Meaning & use
crimson
Having a deep, rich shade of red, often tinged with purple or blue.
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The sunset painted the sky in brilliant shades of crimson and orange.
She blushed crimson with embarrassment after tripping in front of the class.
A note on using this word
Crimson often describes blushing skin or blood, giving it a slightly more dramatic or intense feel than plain "red."
Words with a similar meaning
scarletruby
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Another way to use it
2. noun
The color itself, a deep purplish red.
The designer chose crimson for the wedding invitations to match the autumn theme.
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