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crimson

 

[ ˈkrɪmzən ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

color

A deep purplish-red color.

Synonyms

burgundy, deep red, ruby.

Examples of usage

  • The sunset painted the sky in a beautiful crimson hue.
  • Her dress was a stunning shade of crimson.
Context #2 | Noun

historical

A crimson cloth used as a symbol of rank or nobility.

Synonyms

royal red, scarlet.

Examples of usage

  • The king's robe was made of rich crimson fabric.
  • In medieval times, only royalty could wear garments made of crimson.
Context #3 | Adjective

literary

Of a rich purplish-red color.

Synonyms

reddish-purple, wine-colored.

Examples of usage

  • The leaves turned crimson in the autumn breeze.
  • Her cheeks were flushed a deep crimson.

Translations

Translations of the word "crimson" in other languages:

🇵🇹 carmesim

🇮🇳 गहरा लाल

🇩🇪 karmesinrot

🇮🇩 merah tua

🇺🇦 малиновий

🇵🇱 karmazyn

🇯🇵 深紅 (しんこう)

🇫🇷 cramoisi

🇪🇸 carmesí

🇹🇷 kızıl

🇰🇷 진홍색 (진홍색)

🇸🇦 قرمزي

🇨🇿 karmínový

🇸🇰 karmínový

🇨🇳 深红色 (shēn hóng sè)

🇸🇮 škrlat

🇮🇸 dökkrauður

🇰🇿 қызылқоңыр

🇬🇪 ჭრელი

🇦🇿 qırmızı

🇲🇽 carmesí

Etymology

The word 'crimson' originated from the Old Spanish word 'cremesín', which was derived from the Arabic word 'qirmiz'. This Arabic word referred to the insect from which crimson dye was obtained. The use of crimson as a color dates back to ancient times, where it was associated with royalty and nobility due to its rich and vibrant hue.

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