Verb
he crimsoned the minute he realized the foolishness of what he'd said
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Noun
Red quickly emerged as the color of the night, with Ego Nwodim commanding attention in a thigh-slit crimson Carolina Herrera gown that brought drama and confidence to the carpet.—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 5 Jan. 2026 Celebrity nail artist Mei Kawajiri uses red glitter on top of a dark base for a deep shade of crimson that’s moody and alluring.—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
Adjective
In a sea of over-the-top looks, Chase Sui Wonders proved that sometimes less is more with this candy-red, sleek column silhouette Miu Miu dress with a halter-top neckline trimmed with crimson silk.—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026 Here's what to know about this crimson fruit.—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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 Rhubarb is primarily depicted in various shades of red, but depending on the variety, its color can range from pale green to crimson.—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024 See All Example Sentences for crimson
Word History
Etymology
Noun, Adjective, and Verb
Middle English crimisin, from Old Spanish cremesín, from Arabic qirmizī, from qirmiz kermes
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