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crimson

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkrɪmzən/

crimson means: Having a deep red colour.

adjective

DEEP REDB2

Having a deep red colour.

  • She wore a crimson dress.
  • His face turned crimson with embarrassment.
  • Crimson flowers covered the garden wall.

Similar words: deep red

Common phrases: crimson face, crimson velvet, turn crimson

noun

DEEP REDC1

A deep red colour with a small amount of blue in it.

  • She chose a rich crimson.
  • The curtains combine crimson and gold.
  • He added blue to create a deeper crimson.

Common phrases: deep crimson, shade of crimson, crimson and gold

Questions about crimson

What does crimson mean?

Having a deep red colour.

What is crimson in other languages?

Türkçe: koyu kırmızı · Español: carmesí · Français: cramoisi · Deutsch: karmesinrot · Italiano: cremisi · 日本語: 深紅の

How do you pronounce crimson?

It is pronounced /ˈkrɪmzən/.

How do you use crimson in a sentence?

She wore a crimson dress. His face turned crimson with embarrassment.

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