Reddening: meaning, definitions and examples

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reddening

[ ˈrɛdənɪŋ ]

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appearance

The act or process of becoming red or reddish in color, especially as a result of embarrassment, anger, or sunburn.

Synonyms

blushing, coloring, flushing

Examples of usage

She could feel the reddening of her cheeks as she spoke in front of the crowd.
His reddening face indicated his frustration with the situation.

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face

To make or become red or reddish in color, especially as a result of embarrassment, anger, or sunburn.

Synonyms

blush, color, flush

Examples of usage

The embarrassment was so intense that she could feel her cheeks reddening.
The sunburn caused his skin to start reddening.

Translations

Translations of the word "reddening" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vermelhidão

🇮🇳 लाल होना

🇩🇪 Röte

🇮🇩 kemerahan

🇺🇦 почервоніння

🇵🇱 zaczerwienienie

🇯🇵 赤くなること

🇫🇷 rougeur

🇪🇸 enrojecimiento

🇹🇷 kızarma

🇰🇷 붉어짐

🇸🇦 احمرار

🇨🇿 zarudnutí

🇸🇰 začervenanie

🇨🇳 发红

🇸🇮 pordelost

🇮🇸 roðna

🇰🇿 қызару

🇬🇪 წითელდება

🇦🇿 qızarma

🇲🇽 enrojecimiento

Word origin

The word 'reddening' is derived from the verb 'reden,' which originated from the Old English word 'reodan.' The concept of reddening has been associated with various emotions and environmental factors throughout history, symbolizing embarrassment, anger, or exposure to the sun. The term has evolved over time to encompass a range of contexts where the color red or reddish hues play a significant role in human experiences.

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