redness
UK: ˈrɛdnəs | US: ˈrɛdnəs
n. the quality or state of being red in color
n. (medical) a reddish appearance of the skin, often due to irritation or inflammation
The word "redness" combines the Old English root "red" (from Proto-Germanic *raudaz, meaning the color red) with the suffix "-ness," which originates from Old English "-nes" (used to form abstract nouns denoting a state or condition). The suffix "-ness" is highly productive in English, allowing it to attach to adjectives to create nouns (e.g., "darkness," "happiness"). Here, "redness" literally means "the state of being red," reflecting a straightforward morphological construction.
The redness of the sunset painted the sky in vivid hues.
Her cheeks flushed with redness after running in the cold.
The doctor noted slight redness around the wound.
The artist mixed pigments to achieve the perfect redness for the rose.
Prolonged sun exposure can cause skin redness and peeling.