Word
redness
Phoneticsred·ness, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹɛdnəs/
UK/ɹˈɛdnəs/
Definition
n. the state of having a red color, especially when it is caused by something like a burn or a rash.
n. the state or quality of being red, particularly when caused by inflammation or a physical reaction.
Examples
“The redness on her face disappeared after she applied the cream.”
“The doctor examined the redness around the wound to determine if it was a sign of infection.”
“The sudden redness of the skin was a clear indicator that the patient had developed an allergic reaction to the new medication within minutes of administration.”
Examples
simple
“The redness on her face disappeared after she applied the cream.”
contextual
“The doctor examined the redness around the wound to determine if it was a sign of infection.”
complex
“The sudden redness of the skin was a clear indicator that the patient had developed an allergic reaction to the new medication within minutes of administration.”
Real-World Examples
“On darker skin tones, you may not notice redness at the time of injury.” Etymology
From Middle English reednes, rednesse, from Old English rēadnes (“redness”), equivalent to red + -ness.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-1
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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