Word Noun
redness
n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈɹɛdnəs/ UK /ɹˈɛdnəs/ red·ness UK spelling rednesses
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.”
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.
This entry
Origin Old English rēadnes
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
Updated