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

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redder

As a galaxy moves away, its light is stretched toward redder wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026

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

And with higher sugar concentrations, a pigment called anthocyanin is produced, making the leaves even redder.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2025

But even some humans can perceive infrared, and when exposed to longer wavelength infrared light in particular ways, may perceive a pale green or slightly redder color.

From Salon ● Nov. 16, 2024

Diego blushed redder than ketchup, and I flashed my brother a death stare.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson