redness

noun

red·​ness ˈred-nəs How to pronounce redness (audio)
Synonyms of rednessnext
: the quality or state of being red or red-hot

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Niacinamide calms redness and evens tone, and glycerin delivers long-lasting hydration. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 June 2026 Lastly, there’s rose, an anti-inflammatory that neutralizes redness and promotes an even skin tone. Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 17 June 2026 Launching Tuesday, Hypochlorous Clarity Mist, $16, is designed to calm visible redness, reduce post-workout congestion, and support the skin barrier. Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 16 June 2026 Doctors advise not to ignore symptoms like persistent redness, pain or blurred vision. Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for redness

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of redness was before the 12th century

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“Redness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redness. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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