crimson
adjective
deep purplish-red.
crimsonly
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a word derived from
crimson.
Example Sentences
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In this adaptation Oedipus jumps, Antigone swings and the chorus wear turbans so saffronly, crimsonly gorgeous that you begin to wonder why anyone bothers with hair.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 28, 2010
Then furiously Cleveland drove his beams against the crimsonly opaque obscurity into which the peculiar, viscous stream of substance was disappearing.
From Triplanetary by E. E. (Edward Elmer) Smith
The right half of the ruddy face was still crimsonly glowing from lying long on the uncomfortable oilcloth pillow.
From Yama: the pit by Bernard Guilbert Guerney
Even under the modest light of the stage door-keeper's box her lips gleamed crimsonly and her long eyelashes stuck out separately in black surprise.
From The Sins of the Children A Novel by Cosmo Hamilton
He felt as if he were treading on a path of rose-leaves, down which the increasing melody flowed crimsonly to him, calling, calling.
From The Valiants of Virginia by Hallie Erminie Rives
