red adj, n
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red*/*/*/ — [red] adj I 1) something that is red is the same colour as blood bright red lipstick[/ex] 2) red hair is a red brown or orange colour 3) red wine is dark red or purple in colour • go red to become red in the face because you are embarrassed[/ex]… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
red — red1 redly, adv. /red/, n. adj., redder, reddest. n. 1. any of various colors resembling the color of blood; the primary color at one extreme end of the visible spectrum, an effect of light with a wavelength between 610 and 780 nm. 2. something… … Universalium
red — red1 W1S1 [red] adj comparative redder superlative reddest ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(colour)¦ 2¦(hair)¦ 3¦(face)¦ 4¦(wine)¦ 5 like a red rag to a bull 6 roll out the red carpet/give somebody the red carpet treatment 7 not one red cent … Dictionary of contemporary English
red — One of the primary colors, occupying the lower extremity of the spectrum at the other end from violet. For individual r. dyes, see specific name. [A.S. reád] * * * radiation experience data; rapid erythrocyte degeneration; repeat expansion… … Medical dictionary
Red — adj. & n. adj. 1 of or near the colour seen at the least refracted end of the visible spectrum, of shades ranging from that of blood to pink or deep orange. 2 flushed in the face with shame, anger, etc. 3 (of the eyes) bloodshot or red rimmed… … Useful english dictionary
red — adj. & n. adj. 1 of or near the colour seen at the least refracted end of the visible spectrum, of shades ranging from that of blood to pink or deep orange. 2 flushed in the face with shame, anger, etc. 3 (of the eyes) bloodshot or red rimmed… … Useful english dictionary
red-tag — /red tag /, v., red tagged, red tagging, adj. v.t. 1. to attach a red tag to, as merchandise for special sale. 2. to identify for a specific purpose; earmark: The inspector red tagged the restaurant for health violations. adj. 3. pertaining to or … Universalium
red-tag — /red tag /, v., red tagged, red tagging, adj. v.t. 1. to attach a red tag to, as merchandise for special sale. 2. to identify for a specific purpose; earmark: The inspector red tagged the restaurant for health violations. adj. 3. pertaining to or … Useful english dictionary
red-flag — /red flag /, v., red flagged, red flagging, adj. v.t. 1. to mark or draw attention to for a particular purpose: The department has red flagged the most urgent repair work to be done. 2. to provoke the attention of; alert; arouse: The animal s… … Universalium
red-hot — adj. /red hot /; n. /red hot /, adj. 1. red with heat; very hot. 2. creating much excitement, demand, or discussion: The new toy robot is a red hot item this Christmas. 3. violent; furious: red hot anger. 4. characterized by intense excitement,… … Universalium
