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to encrimson

to encrimson

1 9.9
To make something deep red, like cheeks or leaves
  • verb
  • /ɪnˈkrɪmzən/
  • Archaic
: enrojecer
  • A flush of embarrassment encrimsoned her cheeks.

Examples

  • The sunset encrimsoned the sky beautifully.

  • Autumn leaves encrimson the landscape each October.

  • The sunset encrimsoned the clouds with a fiery glow.

  • He felt his cheeks encrimson with embarrassment.

  • The sunset encrimsoned the horizon, casting a warm glow over the water.

  • During the game, her excitement encrimsoned her face as she cheered for her team.

  • The artist used vibrant reds and oranges to encrimson the canvas, creating a striking effect.

Synonyms

to redden
vsto encrimson
8 3.7

To change to red, for example from heat or embarrassment

causes a deep change to a rich red shade rather than any red change
to imbue
vsto encrimson
1 7.7

To give a material or object a deep color

causes a deep change toward a rich red shade rather than any color

Antonyms

bleach
10 2.7

The act of making something lighter in color, often with chemicals

How Red

to encrimson
  • Archaic
1 9.9
to redden
8 3.7
to tint
6 3.6
to tinge
19 4.8

Surface Forms

encrimson infinitive
encrimsoned past
encrimsoned past participle
encrimsoning present participle
encrimsons third person singular

Morphology

encrimson = crimson (transparent) = en + crimson

Formed by productive English prefix 'en-' meaning 'to make/cause to be' plus 'crimson', so the meaning 'to make crimson/redden' is directly derivable.

Etymology

The word encrimson combines en- ('make') with crimson, a word that comes from an old name for a deep red dye made from tiny insects. So, encrimson means to 'make' something 'deep red' or to redden deeply.