Reddened (Adjective)
Meaning 1
(especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion; "crimson with fury"; "turned red from exertion"; "with puffy reddened eyes"; "red-faced and violent"; "flushed (or crimson) with embarrassment".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her face reddened with embarrassment as she realized her mistake in front of the whole class.
- The intense workout left his face reddened and dripping with sweat.
- The puffy reddened eyes of the young girl hinted at a sleepless night spent crying.
- The angry customer's reddened face was a stark contrast to the calm demeanor of the customer service representative.
- After running up the stairs, she was reddened and out of breath, clutching her chest in exhaustion.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Lighted with red light as if with flames; "streets ablaze with lighted Christmas trees"; "the inflamed clouds at sunset"; "reddened faces around the campfire".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The reddened sky at sunset signaled the end of another day at the beach.
- The inflamed clouds at sunset gave way to a peaceful night sky.
- The campers' reddened faces glowed with warmth and happiness around the campfire.
- The city's streets were ablaze with lighted Christmas trees, creating a reddened glow that filled the air.
- The reddened embers of the fire crackled and popped, casting a warm light over the room.