English · Word Candidate

crimson

/ˈkɹɪmzən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: crimsons · crimsoning · crimsoned

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A deep, slightly bluish red.

Noun

Examples

To my horror I perceived that the yellow blossoms were all dabbled with crimson.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Having a deep red colour.

Adjective

Examples

Breezes blowing from beds of iris quickened her breath with their perfume; she saw the tufted lilacs sway in the wind, and the streamers of mauve-tinted wistaria swinging, all a-glisten with golden bees; she saw a crimson cardinal winging through the foliage, and amorous tanagers flashing like scarl

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Immodest.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To become crimson or deep red; to blush.

Verb

Examples

Eugenie's quick apprehensions seized the foul thought. Her eyes flashed—her cheek crimsoned.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “crimson” mean?

A deep, slightly bluish red.

Is “crimson” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.