redden

Word parts

red + -en

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈrɛdn̩/

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• Hyphenation: red‧den

Verb

Plain form redden

Third-person singular reddens

Past tense reddened

Past participle reddened

Present participle reddening

1. (transitive & intransitive) If something reddens, it becomes more red.

   There were still tears in his reddened eyes.

2. (transitive & intransitive) If a person or a person's face reddens, they are embarrassed.
   • Synonym: blush

   His face reddened as he realized nobody was laughing at his jokes.

Related words

• red