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.

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Word Description / Examples
crimsoning

This word is typically used in a poetic or literary context to describe someone or something turning a deep red color. It often carries a more dramatic connotation.

  • As the sun set, the sky began crimsoning with vibrant hues.
  • Her cheeks were crimsoning with emotion as she spoke.
blush

Commonly used to describe a person's face turning red due to embarrassment, shyness, or modesty. It conveys a gentle or innocent reaction.

  • She couldn't help but blush when he complimented her.
  • The child began to blush when all eyes turned to him.
flush

This word can be used to describe a sudden reddening of the skin due to various emotions like anger, excitement, or exertion. It can also refer to the redness of the face from heat or a fever.

  • Her face flushed with anger as she argued her point.
  • He was flushed from the exertion of running up the hill.
turn red

A straightforward and neutral expression to indicate someone's face changing color to red, often due to embarrassment, anger, or physical activity. It’s informal and direct.

  • His face turned red after he forgot his speech.
  • She turned red when she realized her mistake.

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.

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crimsoning

Used to describe someone or something turning a deep red color. This word often has a poetic or dramatic tone.

  • Her face was crimsoning with embarrassment.
  • The sky was crimsoning as the sun set.
blushing

Typically used when someone's cheeks turn pink or red due to emotions like embarrassment, shyness, or modesty. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation.

  • She started blushing when he complimented her.
  • He was blushing from the praise he received.
flushing

Can describe the face turning red from strong emotions such as anger, embarrassment, or even physical exertion. It can also refer to a sensation of warmth spreading over the body. This word is neutral and versatile for different situations.

  • He was flushing with anger after hearing the news.
  • Flushing from the exercise, she reached for a bottle of water.

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.