CEFR B1

crimson

adjective

Meaning

A deep, rich red color.

Examples

The athlete's face turned crimson with embarrassment.
She wore a beautiful crimson dress to the party.

Synonyms: red, scarlet, ruby, vermilion

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crimson (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɪm.zən/

Definition

A deep, rich red color.

Examples

The athlete's face turned crimson with embarrassment.
She wore a beautiful crimson dress to the party.
The flag was a bold stripe of crimson against white.

How to Use crimson

crimson dress (collocation): A dress that is crimson in color. — "She looked stunning in her crimson dress."
crimson sky (collocation): A sky that is crimson in color, often at sunrise or sunset. — "The sky turned a beautiful crimson as the sun set."
crimson face (collocation): A face that is red, usually due to emotion like embarrassment or anger. — "His face went crimson when he realized his mistake."

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