crimson
adjective
deep purplish-red.
crimsoning
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present participleof crimson.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“Truly a beautiful sight,” the periodical opined, “in direct contrast with the expanse of white, whether appearing in thinly scattered patches, or crimsoning the hills and plains for miles around.”
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 21, 2023
"Do you mean those darling white birds in the cage?" answered Maggie, her cheeks crimsoning.
From The Little Princess of Tower Hill by L. T. Meade
Miss Bennett could see that broad back in its heavy blue overcoat, and his neck, above which the hair was still black, crimsoning with fury and exertion.
From Manslaughter by Alice Duer Miller
“I—I guess it was impulse,” answered Harriet, her face crimsoning under the reproachful words of the guardian.
From The Meadow-Brook Girls Across Country The Young Pathfinders on a Summer Hike by Janet Aldridge
“For me, uncle?” she cried, crimsoning to the parting of her hair.
From Eli's Children The Chronicles of an Unhappy Family by George Manville Fenn
