Crimsoning: meaning, definitions and examples

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crimsoning

 

[ ˈkrɪmz(ə)nɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

blushing cheeks

To become red in the face, especially from embarrassment or shame.

Synonyms

blush, flush, turn red

Examples of usage

  • He was crimsoning as he realized his mistake.
  • Her cheeks crimsoned when she was caught in a lie.
Context #2 | Noun

literary

The action of turning red in the face, typically due to embarrassment.

Synonyms

blushing, flushing

Examples of usage

  • Her crimsoning was visible to everyone in the room.
  • The crimsoning of his cheeks betrayed his nervousness.

Translations

Translations of the word "crimsoning" in other languages:

🇵🇹 avermelhando

🇮🇳 लाल हो रहा है

🇩🇪 errötend

🇮🇩 memerah

🇺🇦 червоніння

🇵🇱 czerwieniejący

🇯🇵 赤く染まる

🇫🇷 rougissant

🇪🇸 enrojeciendo

🇹🇷 kızarma

🇰🇷 붉어지는

🇸🇦 يصبح قرمزيًا

🇨🇿 červenání

🇸🇰 červenanie

🇨🇳 变红

🇸🇮 rdečenje

🇮🇸 rauðna

🇰🇿 қызарған

🇬🇪 წითლდება

🇦🇿 qızarmaq

🇲🇽 enrojeciendo

Etymology

The word 'crimsoning' is derived from the word 'crimson' which originates from the Old Spanish word 'carmesí' and ultimately from Arabic 'qirmiz'. The use of crimsoning to describe the action of turning red in the face dates back to the 19th century.