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crimson Synonyms

Another word for crimson

Choosing another word for crimson depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Of a rich, deep red color inclining toward purple.

Usage Example

"The autumn leaves turned a brilliant carmine before falling to the ground."

Strongest
carmine
ruby
Strong
scarlet
vermilion
cerise
maroon
claret
burgundy
Weak
cherry
red

• noun (Context 2)

A rich, deep red color inclining toward purple.

Usage Example

"The artist mixed a touch of blue into the red paint to achieve a deep carmine."

Strongest
carmine
Strong
ruby
scarlet
vermilion
cerise
maroon
claret
burgundy

• verb (Context 3)

To become or make deep red in color, especially by blushing.

Usage Example

"His cheeks crimsoned with embarrassment when the teacher read his poem aloud."

Strongest
redden
blush
flush
Strong
color
Weak
glow

Opposites of crimson

The opposite of crimson shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

pale
blanch
whiten
See all opposites of crimson

• Nearby Words

criminally
crimp
crimper
crimson
cringe
cringeworthy
cringey

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Crimson. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/crimson
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