- present participle of redden.
reddening
Example Sentences
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He described how there was a reddening of the skin around Noah's forehead as well as "extensive maceration and peeling" of his hands and feet.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
It isn’t blood reddening Kelson’s skin, but iodine.
From Salon ● Jan. 23, 2026
Wise, his face visibly reddening, stood up and asked, Can we not talk about me?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2024
Interestingly, the researchers found that strong red-light irradiation at 605-660 nm triggered a reddening reaction in E. gracilis when cultured in bonito stock.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 15, 2024
Harry’s ribs ached, he felt lightheaded with hunger, but he lay back on the grass beneath the reddening sky and laughed until his throat was raw.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
