crimson
Translation
crimson, deep red
Examples
The sunset painted the sky a crimson color.
The sunset painted the sky a crimson colour.
She wore a beautiful crimson dress.
She wore a beautiful crimson dress.
His face turned crimson with embarrassment.
His face turned crimson with embarrassment.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a crimson (noun) She wore a crimson scarf.
to be crimson to be a deep red colour The leaves were crimson in the autumn.
Similar Words
Synonyms: scarlet, ruby, maroon, vermilion
Etymology
From Arabic 'qirmizī', related to the kermes insect from which a red dye was made.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'crime scene' which might have a deep red, crimson colour. (This is a mnemonic, not etymology).