reddened
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈrɛdənd/
KK: /ˈrɛdnd/
adjective
Definition
Having turned red in color, often due to heat, emotion, or irritation.
Example
Her cheeks were reddened from the cold wind.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more reddened
Superlative: most reddened
Conversation
Have you seen my face after that embarrassing moment?
Yeah, it was totally reddened!
I can't believe how quickly I turned red.
It happens to the best of us, don't worry!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
flushed
rosy
blushed
Antonyms
pale
faded
colorless
verb
Definition
To become or make something red in color.
Example
The sun reddened the sky at sunset.
Tense Forms
Past: reddened
Past Participle: reddened
Conversation
Did you see how her face reddened when he complimented her?
Yeah, it was adorable!
I thought she might burst from embarrassment.
Root Explanation
Reddended → It is formed from "red" (from Old English "read", meaning of the color red) and "-en" (a suffix used to form verbs or adjectives indicating a state or condition). The word "reddened" means to have become red or to have taken on a red color.
Memory Tip
Think of the color 'red' and remember that 'reddened' means something has become red.
Visually Confused Words
redeed
redweed