Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for redness. Search instead for rednesse.
Definitions

redness

[red-nis] / ˈrɛd nɪs /
NOUN
blush
Synonyms
STRONG
bloom blossom burning color flush flushing glow glowing mantling reddening rosiness ruddiness scarlet
WEAK
pink tinge rosy tint
Antonyms
WEAK
paleness pallidity whiteness
NOUN
efflorescence
Synonyms
STRONG
anthesis developing flowering folding rash sprouting
NOUN
flush
Synonyms
STRONG
bloom color freshness glow pinkness rosiness ruddiness
Antonyms
WEAK
pale

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"The president is using this treatment for one week, and the redness is expected to last for a few weeks."

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

This triggered a temporary inflammatory response -- pain, redness, heat and swelling -- similar to what occurs after infection or injury.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

I spotted women glowing with post-laser redness everywhere.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

Skin contact with arsenic can cause redness and swelling.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2025

Two days passed and luckily the redness and swelling went away.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.