Meaning of 'crimson'

adjective

characterized by violence or bloodshed

Example: "writes of crimson deeds and barbaric days- Andrea Parke"

Synonyms: red violent

adjective

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange)

Synonyms: red reddish ruddy blood-red carmine cerise cherry cherry-red ruby ruby-red scarlet

adjective

(especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion

Example: "crimson with fury"

Synonyms: red reddened red-faced flushed

noun

a deep and vivid red color

Synonyms: ruby deep red

verb

to turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

Synonyms: blush