Crimson Definition & Meaning
crimson
- adjective
- of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
- characterized by violence or bloodshed; "writes of crimson deeds and barbaric days"- Andrea Parke; "fann'd by Conquest's crimson wing"- Thomas Gray; "convulsed with red rage"- Hudson Strode
- (especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion; "crimson with fury"; "turned red from exertion"; "with puffy reddened eyes"; "red- faced and violent"; "flushed (or crimson) with embarrassment"
- noun
- a deep and vivid red color
- verb
- turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame; "The girl blushed when a young man whistled as she walked by"
"Crimson" in song lyrics
See how crimson is used in real songs:
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"Chanting with ghosts who wear the fanciest cloths so crimson"
Atoms Family — Nuthin Really Happens -
"Crimson"
Camp Lo — Gorilla Pimp -
"Givin' the blind vision, soon the moon and the sky be crimson"
Labtekwon — Feelings
Words that rhyme with crimson
Usage tips for "crimson"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "crimson" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for crimson to find words that pair well.