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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The combination of hyaluronic and azelaic acid does wonders to fade dark spots, soothe redness, and deeply hydrate. Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 30 June 2026 Voila—you’re soothing redness and keeping your pores clean, no irritation required. Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 26 June 2026 Tender swelling, redness or warmth — sometimes with painful or frequent urination or fever — may be epididymitis, the condition Johnson had. Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 25 June 2026 My makeup artist would — every day — do minimal prosthetics on my hands, around my nails to show this redness. Arushi Jacob, Variety, 25 June 2026 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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