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redness

 

[ ˈrɛdnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

skin condition

The quality or state of being red in color, especially in the face or on the skin. Redness is often a visible sign of inflammation, irritation, or sensitivity.

Synonyms

blush, flush, inflammation.

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Word Description / Examples
redness

General term used to describe when an area of the skin is red. It can be due to various reasons including irritation, sunburn, or allergic reactions.

  • She noticed redness around her eyes after using the new face cream
  • The redness on his skin faded after a few days
flush

Sudden reddening of the face or skin, often due to emotion, physical exertion, or a rapid increase in body temperature.

  • She felt a flush of excitement when she heard the news
  • After running, his face was flushed with the effort
blush

Temporary and often involuntary reddening of the face, usually due to embarrassment, shyness, or romantic feelings.

  • She began to blush when he complimented her
  • His face turned a deep blush as he entered the room
inflammation

Medical term referring to the body's response to injury or infection, often resulting in redness, swelling, and pain.

  • The doctor diagnosed him with inflammation in his joints
  • Inflammation caused by the infection made her skin look red and tender

Examples of usage

  • The redness on her cheeks indicated that she was embarrassed.
  • Applying a soothing cream helped reduce the redness on his sunburnt skin.

Translations

Translations of the word "redness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vermelhidão

🇮🇳 लालिमा

🇩🇪 Rötung

🇮🇩 kemerahan

🇺🇦 почервоніння

🇵🇱 zaczerwienienie

🇯🇵 赤み

🇫🇷 rougeur

🇪🇸 enrojecimiento

🇹🇷 kızarıklık

🇰🇷 발적

🇸🇦 احمرار

🇨🇿 zarudnutí

🇸🇰 začervenanie

🇨🇳 发红

🇸🇮 rdečica

🇮🇸 roði

🇰🇿 қызарушылық

🇬🇪 სიწითლე

🇦🇿 qızartı

🇲🇽 enrojecimiento

Etymology

The word 'redness' is derived from the Middle English word 'rednesse', which comes from the Old English word 'readnes'. The concept of redness has been associated with emotions such as anger, embarrassment, or passion throughout history. In medicine, redness is often a symptom of inflammation or irritation in the body.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,922, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.