Crimson
'krɪmzən
Definitions
2 meaningsA vivid, deep red color, often with a slight purplish hue.
'krɪmzən
A deep red color.
The rose was a beautiful shade of crimson.
💡 Simply: Crimson is like a really deep, rich red, kind of like the color of a perfectly ripe strawberry! Imagine a beautiful sunset with that deep red.
👶 For kids: Crimson is a fancy name for a really, really dark red color!
More Examples
She wore a dress of deep crimson velvet.
The sunset painted the sky in hues of orange and crimson.
How It's Used
"The artist used crimson to highlight the sunset."
"The hero's cape was a vibrant crimson."
Having a deep red color.
'krɪmzən
Of a deep red color.
Her face turned crimson when she realized her mistake.
💡 Simply: When something is crimson, it means it's that same deep red color, like a ripe cherry! You might see a crimson sunset or a person's face turn crimson when they're embarrassed.
👶 For kids: If something is crimson, it's a really dark red color!
More Examples
The crimson sunset painted the sky with fire.
The autumn leaves were a beautiful crimson.
How It's Used
"Her cheeks turned crimson with embarrassment."
"The leaves turned crimson in the autumn."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From Middle English cremesin, from Old Spanish cremesí, ultimately from Arabic qirmizī (relating to kermes, a scale insect used to produce red dye).
The word "crimson" has been used for centuries to describe the color of various objects and the blushes on a face, evoking a sense of richness and intensity.
Memory tip
Think of the rich red color of a ripe cherry.
Word Origin
"Relating to kermes (a scale insect used for red dye)."