red
//rɛd//
Adjective
redCanonical form
redderComparative
reddestSuperlative
1
Having the color of blood or a ruby; of the color at the end of the visible spectrum opposite blue
She wore a red dress to the party.
2
Having a reddish or pink complexion, especially from embarrassment, anger, or physical exertion
Her face turned red when she had to speak in front of the class.
3
Relating to communism or socialism; politically leftist
During the Cold War, many countries were divided between red and Western ideologies.
Noun
redSingular
redsPlural
1
The color of blood or a ruby; the color at the end of the visible spectrum opposite blue
Red is my favorite color.
2
Red wine
Would you like red or white with dinner?
3
A communist or socialist; a person with leftist political views
During the Cold War, many people were accused of being reds.