redness
/'rednis/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The quality or state of being red; red color or pigment: The chromatic quality resembling the hue of blood, fire, or ripe strawberries.
- (Pathology) A sign of inflammation: A response of body tissues to injury or irritation, characterized by pain, swelling, heat, and this visual symptom.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Color):
- The redness of the sunset was breathtaking.
- She admired the deep redness of the rose.
- Noun (Medical/Symptom):
- The doctor noted the redness and swelling around the wound.
- Apply the cream to reduce the redness and irritation.
Advanced Usage
- "to see red": To become very angry. (Note: This idiom uses the color 'red', not the noun 'redness' directly, but is a common associated expression).
- He saw red when he discovered the mistake.
Variants and Related Words
- Red (adj): Having the color of blood or fire.
- She wore a bright red dress.
- Redden (verb): To make or become red.
- The sky will redden at dusk.
- Embarrassment caused his cheeks to redden.
Synonyms
- Ruddiness: A healthy reddish color.
- Erythema: (Medical term) Superficial reddening of the skin, usually in patches, as a result of injury or irritation.
Related Phrases
- Redness reducer: A product, often a cream or lotion, designed to diminish skin redness.
- This serum is an effective redness reducer for sensitive skin.
Noun
- red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
- a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat