redder

NOUN

color of blood; shade resembling such a color

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cardinal coral crimson flaming glowing maroon rose wine

STRONG

bittersweet blooming blush brick burgundy carmine cerise cherry chestnut claret copper dahlia fuchsia garnet geranium infrared magenta pink puce ruby russet rust salmon sanguine scarlet titian vermilion

WEAK

bloodshot florid flushed healthy inflamed roseate rosy rubicund ruddy rufescent

Example Sentences

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As Arizona yielded to New Mexico, the dirt seemed to get redder and the ridges rose to form buttes.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

He got redder and redder in the face, yelling and leading the crowd in chants of “Shame on Sliwa!”

From Slate • Nov. 5, 2025

When the star moves toward a telescope, its visible light turns slightly bluer; when it moves away from us, the light shifts slightly redder.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2024

Grey squirrels are generally seen as less cuddly, and their very existence apparently spells death for their redder cousins.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2023

Her face had turned a milky-yellow color against which her mouth stood out redder than ever.

From "1984" by George Orwell