redness

noun

red·​ness ˈred-nəs How to pronounce redness (audio)
Synonyms of rednessnext
: the quality or state of being red or red-hot

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Side effects were mostly limited to redness and swelling at the injection site. Aria Bendix, NBC news, 26 Dec. 2025 While an old palette of eye shadow may look barely used, its age can cause irritation, redness, or breakouts. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025 Try Timeline Skincare Mito-Biotic Firming Serum, infused with green tea, or TirTir Matcha Calming Cream to help quell redness. Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 24 Dec. 2025 The light blue shade counteracts purple and pink tones to cover redness and veins, while the peach shade brightens and corrects sallow-looking skin. Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for redness

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of redness was before the 12th century

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“Redness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redness. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.

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