Definition

1. Noun:
   • The quality or state of being red; red color or pigment: The chromatic quality resembling the hue of blood, fire, or ripe strawberries.
   • (Pathology) A sign of inflammation: A response of body tissues to injury or irritation, characterized by pain, swelling, heat, and this visual symptom.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Color):
  • The redness of the sunset was breathtaking.
  • She admired the deep redness of the rose.
• Noun (Medical/Symptom):
  • The doctor noted the redness and swelling around the wound.
  • Apply the cream to reduce the redness and irritation.

Advanced Usage

• "to see red": To become very angry. (Note: This idiom uses the color 'red', not the noun 'redness' directly, but is a common associated expression).
  • He saw red when he discovered the mistake.

Variants and Related Words

• Red (adj): Having the color of blood or fire.
  • She wore a bright red dress.
• Redden (verb): To make or become red.
  • The sky will redden at dusk.
  • Embarrassment caused his cheeks to redden.

Synonyms

• Ruddiness: A healthy reddish color.
• Erythema: (Medical term) Superficial reddening of the skin, usually in patches, as a result of injury or irritation.

Related Phrases

• Redness reducer: A product, often a cream or lotion, designed to diminish skin redness.
  • This serum is an effective redness reducer for sensitive skin.

Noun

1. red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
2. a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat