Crimsoned: meaning, definitions and examples
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crimsoned
[ ˈkrɪmzənd ]
color description
Crimsoned refers to something that has taken on a deep red color, typically associated with the color of blood or ripe fruit. It can describe both physical appearances, such as a crimsoned sky at sunset, and metaphorical states, indicating intensity or passion. The term often evokes strong visual imagery and emotion.
Synonyms
blushed, flushed, reddened, scarlet.
Examples of usage
- The sky was crimsoned by the setting sun.
- Her cheeks were crimsoned with embarrassment.
- The leaves crimsoned in the autumn light.
Translations
Translations of the word "crimsoned" in other languages:
🇵🇹 carmesim
🇮🇳 गहरा लाल
🇩🇪 karmesinrot
🇮🇩 merah tua
🇺🇦 криваво-червоний
🇵🇱 karmazynowy
🇯🇵 クリムゾン
🇫🇷 cramoisi
🇪🇸 carmesí
🇹🇷 kızıl
🇰🇷 진홍색
🇸🇦 قرمزي
🇨🇿 krvavě červený
🇸🇰 karmínový
🇨🇳 深红色
🇸🇮 karmine
🇮🇸 djúpur rauður
🇰🇿 қызыл
🇬🇪 კარმინული
🇦🇿 qırmızı
🇲🇽 carmesí
Etymology
The term 'crimsoned' is derived from the word 'crimson', which traces its origins back to the late Middle English period and is believed to have been borrowed from the Arabic word 'qirmiz', referring to a type of insect that was used to produce a red dye. This dye was highly prized in antiquity and the Middle Ages, leading to the word gaining prominence in English. The transition to 'crimsoned' as a form of the adjective highlights the deepening or intensifying of the color, often linked to emotional states or dramatic natural phenomena. The evolution of this word illustrates the intersection of art, culture, and language, manifesting in various literary and artistic contexts throughout history.