CRIMSON

Definition of CRIMSON

  1. (verb)turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
  2. (noun)a deep and vivid red color
  3. (adj)of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
  4. (adj)characterized by violence or bloodshed
  5. (adj)(especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion