Redden: meaning, definitions and examples

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redden

 

[ หˆrษ›dษ™n ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

change color

To make something become red or redder, typically as a result of embarrassment, anger, or sunburn.

Synonyms

blush, crimson, flush

Examples of usage

  • He could feel himself reddening as he realized his mistake.
  • The sunburn caused her skin to redden and become painful.
Context #2 | Verb

become red

To become red or redder, often as a result of embarrassment or anger.

Synonyms

blush, crimson, flush

Examples of usage

  • Her cheeks began to redden when she was caught in a lie.
  • The sky started to redden as the sun set.

Translations

Translations of the word "redden" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น avermelhar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคพเคฒ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช errรถten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memerah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะตั€ะฒะพะฝั–ั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zaczerwieniฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ตคใใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rougir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enrojecer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑzarmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ‰์–ด์ง€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุญู…ุฑุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zฤervenat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sฤervenaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜็บข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pordeti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ roรฐna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ะทะฐั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฌแƒ˜แƒ—แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑzarmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ enrojecer

Word origin

The word 'redden' originates from the Middle English word 'reden', which is a combination of the Old English word 'read' (red) and the suffix '-en' (to become). The concept of reddening has been associated with emotions like embarrassment and anger, as well as physical changes like sunburn. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass the act of changing color to red or becoming red. The use of 'redden' in English language dates back centuries, with its meaning and usage adapting to modern contexts.

See also: red, redact, reddening, reddish, redfish, redneck, redness, redolent.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,086 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.