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crimson

crimson

1 3.7
A deep, rich red color like blood or cherries
  • adjective
  • /ˈkrɪmzən/
translation icon : carmesí
  • The crimson leaves of autumn adorned the trees, signaling the change of seasons.
  • crimson red
  • small and crimson

At the edge of the window, a Crimson streak of sun.

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Examples

  • Glancing up, he found himself locking eyes with the litter's occupant, an aristocratic lady with piled curls and Crimson silks.

  • The serpent's jaws open wide, revealing rows of razor-sharp teeth and a crimson red mouth.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • A fine line that traces a deep, crimson heart.

  • and by fall the leaves are Crimson red. They're most beautiful. It is the most beautiful tree and it's right outside of my studio.

  • In her crimson sweater, she reminded me of an overblown rose.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • They watched a crimson dragon, long and sinuous, flicker in and out of time, its scenting tongue bright and quick as lightning, burning and vanishing.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • The sunset painted the sky a deep crimson, casting a warm glow over the landscape.

  • She wore a beautiful dress that was a rich shade of crimson for the evening event.

Synonyms

red
vscrimson
1.0

A strong color like blood or tomatoes

is a specific deep, rich variety within that general hue
blood-red
vscrimson
12 2.0

A deep red like the color of blood

is the broader rich red shade often compared to gems
dark red
vscrimson
8 1.0

A deep red color that is not bright

stresses richness and jewellike tone rather than darkness alone
deep red
vscrimson
6 2.7

A dark, strong red colour that looks rich

is focused on richness and bloodlike comparison rather than just strength
ruby-red
vscrimson
3 3.4

A deep bright red color like a ruby

is the general deep rich red resembling such gemstones
cherry red
vscrimson
1 1.6

A bright, deep red like ripe cherries

prefers the deep, rich bloodlike tone rather than bright fruitlike hues
alizarin crimson
vscrimson
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A bright red colour used in paint and for dyeing cloth

is the general color description rather than a specific pigment name
wine-colored
vscrimson
  • US
1 3.0

A deep red color like red wine

is the deeper rich red often compared to blood and gems
ruby
vscrimson
1 3.7

Having a deep red color like cherries or blood

is the general rich red category that covers that shade
incarnadine
vscrimson
  • Archaic
9.9

A deep red color like fresh blood

is the common descriptive term for that deep bloodlike red
carmine
vscrimson
7.7

Having a deep red color like cherries or blood

is a deep rich red rather than only a vivid tone
kermes
vscrimson
  • Archaic
9.9

A bright deep red color made from an insect dye

is the broader deep red sense not tied to a specific dye
red Bordeaux
vscrimson
4.2

A deep wine-red color often used for clothes and rooms

is the basic rich bloodlike red not limited to fashion use

Antonyms

291 1.0

Has very light color and often looks sick or afraid

Compounds

alizarin crimson
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A bright red colour used in paint and for dyeing cloth

1 8.6

A large wave of deep red color or a strong rise of feeling

A European plant with red flower heads grown to feed animals and improve soil

A bright red color that fills the sky at sunrise or sunset

A deep red with a purple tint

A deep purple color mixed with red

A yellow color with a touch of red

How Red

blood-red
12 2.0
crimson
1 3.7
scarlet
35 2.3
red
51 1.0
pink
43 1.0

Surface Forms

crimson positive

Etymology

Crimson comes from a word for a small insect, kermes, that people used long ago to make a strong red dye. So crimson means a deep 'red' color, like blood or dark cherries.