crimson
Pronunciation: [ˈkrɪm.zən]
Word
Context: “color”
(adjective) a deep, rich red color. It's the color of ripe strawberries or a sunset. When you see something crimson, it usually looks very vibrant and striking.
Example
The walls of the room were painted a beautiful crimson.
Example
The dress was not crimson; it was actually a dull brown.
Example
Do you like the color crimson more than bright red?
Context: “color”
(noun) the color crimson itself, which is a specific shade of red. You can think of it as a word for that bold, bright red color.
Example
The artist chose crimson for the flowers in her painting.
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There was no crimson in the rainbow; it only showed the basic colors.
Example
What do you think of when you hear the word 'crimson'?
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