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reddened


Meanings
  • transitive verb

    1. To make something red in color, often due to increased blood flow or exposure to heat.

    - "The sun reddened the faces of the hikers."
    - "After the argument, his cheeks were reddened with anger."
  • adjective

    2. A state of being red or ruddy in color.

    - "The reddened leaves of the maple tree signaled the arrival of autumn."
    - "The tomato was a bright, reddened fruit."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with reddened
redden , wetten , glisten , listen
Variants
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redden , reddened , reddening , reddens
Etymology
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From Old English 'reddan' meaning 'to redden, paint, or prepare with red pigment'.


Trivia
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  1. The reddening of leaves during autumn is due to the chlorophyll in the leaves breaking down and revealing other pigments.

  2. In some cultures, a reddened face is seen as a sign of good health and vitality.


Related Concepts
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  1. blush: A reddening of the face due to embarrassment or shame.

  2. flush: A sudden reddening of the face, often due to increased blood flow or heat.


Culture
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In literature, the term 'reddened' has been used metaphorically to describe emotions such as anger, embarrassment, or shame. In art, a reddened color palette can evoke feelings of passion, love, or intensity.

How to Memorize "reddened"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a sun setting over a landscape, causing the leaves on the trees to turn a deep, reddened color.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'reddened' with the feeling of warmth and intensity.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'reddened' by associating it with the color red.


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