crimson

1 of 3

noun

crim·​son ˈkrim-zən 

: any of several deep purplish reds

crimson

2 of 3

adjective

: of the color crimson

crimson

3 of 3

verb

crimsoned; crimsoning; crimsons

transitive verb

: to make crimson

intransitive verb

: to become crimson

especially : blush

Synonyms of crimson

Verb

• blush
• glow
• flush

Examples of crimson in a Sentence

Verb

he crimsoned the minute he realized the foolishness of what he'd said

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Come fall, the forests turn shades of gold and crimson, before snow and evergreens dominate the landscape in winter. — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Putting a casual spin on the custom Prabal Gurung design, which also featured a flowing train with a bold crimson lining, Hathaway styled the satin top with baggy low-rise jeans from La Ligne – cosigning the controversial Y2K low-rise jeans trend. — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

Adjective

Her stylist, Erin Walsh, revealed on her Instagram story that Hathaway's look -- a celestial-blue top with vivid crimson silk -- was custom Atelier Prabal Gurung. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Kravitz paired hers with a crimson graphic tee, heeled mules, sporty shades, and a leather handbag—dinner-ready with minimal effort. — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 30 July 2026

Verb

Riding the rails gives you time to slow down and look at the canopy’s changing hues, from chartreuse to crimson. — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025

The paddle took me along this tranquil, ambling waterway, littered with sea hibiscus flowers in various stages of their daily transition from pale yellow to crimson. — Naomi Tomky, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun, Adjective, and Verb

Middle English crimisin, from Old Spanish cremesín, from Arabic qirmizī, from qirmiz kermes

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1609, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Phrases Containing crimson

• crimson clover

Kids Definition

crimson

1 of 2 noun

crim·​son ˈkrim-zən 

: a deep purplish red

crimson adjective

crimson

2 of 2 verb

: to make or become crimson