Crimson
noun
A dark red color.
In the sunset, the sky turned a beautiful deep crimson.
Often appears as...
- deep crimson
- rich crimson
adjective
Having a dark red color.
She blushed a deep crimson when he complimented her.
Often appears as...
- crimson blush
- crimson lips
verb
To become or make something become dark red.
As the sun began to set, the sky crimsoned.
Often appears as...
- crimsoned face
- crimsoned sky
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Poetic
noun
A dark red color.
In the sunset, the sky turned a beautiful deep crimson.
Often appears as...
- deep crimson
- rich crimson
adjective
Having a dark red color.
She blushed a deep crimson when he complimented her.
Often appears as...
- crimson blush
- crimson lips
verb
To become or make something become dark red.
As the sun began to set, the sky crimsoned.
Often appears as...
- crimsoned face
- crimsoned sky
Usage tips
Approving
Poetic
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Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Crimson evokes a vivid image; writers use it to create a strong visual impact.
The poet described the roses as 'blooms of crimson'.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Intensity
Crimson often signifies deep passion or serious commitment in literature.
Their love was symbolized by a crimson heart.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Associations
In some contexts, crimson can imply violence or aggression due to its blood-like color.
The battle left the fields stained crimson.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Crimson evokes a vivid image; writers use it to create a strong visual impact.
The poet described the roses as 'blooms of crimson'.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Intensity
Crimson often signifies deep passion or serious commitment in literature.
Their love was symbolized by a crimson heart.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Associations
In some contexts, crimson can imply violence or aggression due to its blood-like color.
The battle left the fields stained crimson.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Crimson evokes a vivid image; writers use it to create a strong visual impact.
The poet described the roses as 'blooms of crimson'.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Intensity
Crimson often signifies deep passion or serious commitment in literature.
Their love was symbolized by a crimson heart.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Associations
In some contexts, crimson can imply violence or aggression due to its blood-like color.
The battle left the fields stained crimson.
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How rollercoasters...
And oxygen deprivation in the retinal cells impairs their ability to process light, causing greyed out vision or temporary blindness. If the riders are upside down, blood can flood the skull, causing a bout of crimson vision called a “redout”.
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A campaign for period...
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Destined to Grow Apart...
a shadow or floating dust and nothing nothing blooms in my barren body no water settles air where dust swells and floats crimson and grimy I am desert and hazy skies San and
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Baboon Attack! PIPE...
flamingos has rarely been witnessed or recorded the graceful wading birds become a buffet of pink feathers and crimson flesh
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How rollercoasters...
And oxygen deprivation in the retinal cells impairs their ability to process light, causing greyed out vision or temporary blindness. If the riders are upside down, blood can flood the skull, causing a bout of crimson vision called a “redout”.
Video examples
A campaign for period...
supporting local and international organizations working to improve menstrual hygiene management, making menstrual bracelets with middle school kids in your area or even by playing Crimson Crusade with your friends.
Video examples
Destined to Grow Apart...
a shadow or floating dust and nothing nothing blooms in my barren body no water settles air where dust swells and floats crimson and grimy I am desert and hazy skies San and
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Baboon Attack! PIPE...
flamingos has rarely been witnessed or recorded the graceful wading birds become a buffet of pink feathers and crimson flesh
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Quote examples
Alice Roberts
English Scientist
The colour of a British wood in autumn is predominantly yellow. There are relatively few European trees which have red leaves in the autumn. But there are splashes of crimson or rust-red colours from a few indigenous trees, like the rowan, as well as from introduced species, like the North American red oak.
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David Grinspoon
American Scientist
The planet Mars - crimson and bright, filling our telescopes with vague intimations of almost-familiar landforms - has long formed a celestial tabula rasa on which we have inscribed our planetological theories, utopian fantasies, and fears of alien invasion or ecological ruin.
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Elvis Mitchell
American Critic
Natalie Portman's approach to acting demands that she wears her heart on her sleeve so explicitly, the heart becomes the whole garment - a crimson chemise with streaks of blue veins running across it.
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Larry Norman
American Musician
Gospel songs to me are about the mansion in the sky, and washed in the blood of Christ's crimson blood, songs that are filled with biblical wording that's no longer understood by a lot of people.
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Andre Aciman
American Writer
Almost' is all about gradations and nuance and about suggestion and shades. Not quite a red wine, but not crimson, not purple either, or maroon; come to think of it, 'almost' Bordeaux.
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Shawn Amos
American Musician
In my early performing days, I played gigs under the pseudonym Whitey McFearsun. I painted my face blue, wore crimson lipstick, and strung on some tight silver latex pants.
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Horace
Roman Poet
It is courage, courage, courage, that raises the blood of life to crimson splendor. Live bravely and present a brave front to adversity.
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Juan Williams
American Journalist
Alaska and Montana are not in the south but they definitely form part of the crimson tide of red states where Republicans are dominant.
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Christian Dior
French Designer
Bright reds - scarlet, pillar-box red, crimson or cherry - are very cheerful and youthful. There is certainly a red for everyone.
Quote examples
Alice Roberts
English Scientist
The colour of a British wood in autumn is predominantly yellow. There are relatively few European trees which have red leaves in the autumn. But there are splashes of crimson or rust-red colours from a few indigenous trees, like the rowan, as well as from introduced species, like the North American red oak.
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David Grinspoon
American Scientist
The planet Mars - crimson and bright, filling our telescopes with vague intimations of almost-familiar landforms - has long formed a celestial tabula rasa on which we have inscribed our planetological theories, utopian fantasies, and fears of alien invasion or ecological ruin.
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Elvis Mitchell
American Critic
Natalie Portman's approach to acting demands that she wears her heart on her sleeve so explicitly, the heart becomes the whole garment - a crimson chemise with streaks of blue veins running across it.
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Larry Norman
American Musician
Gospel songs to me are about the mansion in the sky, and washed in the blood of Christ's crimson blood, songs that are filled with biblical wording that's no longer understood by a lot of people.
Quote examples
Andre Aciman
American Writer
Almost' is all about gradations and nuance and about suggestion and shades. Not quite a red wine, but not crimson, not purple either, or maroon; come to think of it, 'almost' Bordeaux.
Quote examples
Shawn Amos
American Musician
In my early performing days, I played gigs under the pseudonym Whitey McFearsun. I painted my face blue, wore crimson lipstick, and strung on some tight silver latex pants.
Quote examples
Horace
Roman Poet
It is courage, courage, courage, that raises the blood of life to crimson splendor. Live bravely and present a brave front to adversity.
Quote examples
Juan Williams
American Journalist
Alaska and Montana are not in the south but they definitely form part of the crimson tide of red states where Republicans are dominant.
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Christian Dior
French Designer
Bright reds - scarlet, pillar-box red, crimson or cherry - are very cheerful and youthful. There is certainly a red for everyone.
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