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
He pictured the nudge of one friend, the wink of another, and his own crimsoning cheeks.
From Laid up in Lavender by Stanley J. Weyman
The new man rose to leave but hesitated, crimsoning a little.
From The Lash by Olin L. Lyman
"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
Lilian wondered, with a crimsoning of her face, whether she had betrayed the relief she certainly experienced on discovering that his injuries were not serious; and then she closed the window with somewhat unnecessary violence.
From The League of the Leopard by Harold Bindloss
