redness

[ red-nis ]

noun

1. the quality or state of being red.

Word History and Origins

Origin of redness¹

before 900; Middle English rednesse, Old English rēadnes; red ¹, -ness

Example Sentences

There was visible redness in the center of his eye, but Davis said doctors cleared him.

From Los Angeles Times

A sexual assault nurse testified that during her exam on April, she found vaginal tearing, bruising, and redness.

From Slate

Such harsh chemicals, she added, can cause irritation, redness, burning, peeling and stinging.

From Los Angeles Times

While not as severe as third-degree burns, they are injuries causing pain redness swelling and blistering of the skin.

From BBC

A red light treatment can treat wrinkles, acne, scars and, most importantly for me at that moment, redness.

From Los Angeles Times