crimson
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3.4
- noun
- /ˈkrɪmzən/
:
carmesí
- The artist chose a vibrant shade of crimson for the rose in her painting.
- the color crimson
It's like a it's like a Crimson, like a garnet.
- It's like a it's like a Crimson, like a garnet.
- I people understand that Crimson is a type of red and whiskey is a type of brown.
- So it's like green Crimson silver in his helmet and parts of his armor and gold.
Examples
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I watched the palms turn black against the crimson sky until it was dark.
Fiction book (1990) -
But now, one bowl of crimson remains.
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No, it's a crimson rose.
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The sea, crimson sometimes like fire.
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This is called Crimson Chrome and I think this is such a beautiful red.
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I just long to see you in crimson silk.
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We end up by the river, its crimson waters absorbing light rather than reflecting it.
Academic text (2008) -
Ellen sank to the floor and lifted a crimson egg from the dish.
Fiction book (1991) -
The sea was still, and a crimson light from the western horizon bathed the Chela.
Fiction book (1991) -
Her eyes shone like jade, and her lips curved in perfect crimson beauty on her face.
Fiction book (1992)
Synonyms
20
2.2
A deep vivid red color like the stone used in jewelry
8
1.0
A deep red color that is not bright
6
2.7
A dark, strong red colour that looks rich
1
7.4
A dark purple-red colour like red wine
A red color with a touch of purple
A red color with a little purple in it
A deep red with a purple tint
A deep purple color mixed with red
A purple color that has some red in it
A deep red color like fresh raspberries
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How Red
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Etymology
Crimson comes from the name of a tiny insect, kermes, which gave a rich red dye used in cloth. So as a noun, crimson means a deep 'red' color, often with a slight purple tone.