redness

Plural: rednesses

Noun

• The quality or state of being red.
• a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
• red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
• The state or quality of being red.
• A red discoloration, especially of skin.

Examples

• Nancy Reagan is famous for the redness of her wardrobe.
• Redness and swelling are associated with certain superficial infections.
• The redness of the bonus squares was a tempting target for high scores.

Synonyms

inflammation, red, rubor

Related Words

erythema, rash, reddening, ruddiness