redness

noun

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

Examples of redness in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Tranexamic acid helps even skin tone, reducing any redness or hyperpigmentation, while polyglutamic acid plumps skin, leaving it smooth and supple—perfect for a coat of makeup. Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2024 Watch for redness, irritation, or excessive dryness. Angela Palmer Updated, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2024 The best way to correct dry scalp is to use a moisturizing shampoo that helps your head regain moisture so that the itchiness and redness subside and water is retained in the hair again. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024 The aloe vera works to cool and hydrate while the niacinamide combats any redness, soreness, or inflammation. Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024 The lotion even contains niacinamide to calm your skin, which is great for people who are prone to redness or irritation. Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2024 The case is relatively mild; the CDC said the patient has eye redness (conjunctivitis) but has no other symptoms. Julia Landwehr, Health, 4 Apr. 2024 The gel-serum is jam-packed with ingredients that hydrate, soothe, comfort, and alleviate redness and sensitivity—all without causing further inflammation and irritation. Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 3 Apr. 2024 These infections often cause itching, redness, and a strong odor. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024

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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 Apr. 2024.

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