redness
3 synonyms for redness, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The quality or state of being red, or a patch of red colour, especially on the skin.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use redness
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
redness and swelling
reduce redness
signs of redness
Etymology
From Old English readnes, built from red plus the suffix -ness.
Full origin of redness →Frequently asked questions
What does “redness” mean?
The word “redness” means the quality or state of being red, or a patch of red colour, especially on the skin. In plain terms, how red something is — often used for skin irritation.
How do you use “redness” in a sentence?
Here is “redness” used in a sentence: “The cream helped reduce the redness around the bite.”
What part of speech is “redness”?
“Redness” is a noun.
Where does the word “redness” come from?
The word “redness” comes from Old English. From Old English readnes, built from red plus the suffix -ness.
