- 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
My reddening face revealed both my exhilaration and my embarrassment.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
