redness
noun/ˈrɛdnəs/
Frequency rank: #13,716 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
the state or quality of being red; a red coloration, especially of the skin due to irritation or inflammation.
Example sentence
After spending too long in the sun, she noticed redness spreading across her shoulders.
Synonyms & related words
- inflammation
- flush
- irritation
- reddening
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