Crimsoning: meaning, definitions and examples

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crimsoning

[ ˈkrɪmz(ə)nɪŋ ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.