1. past tense and past participle of pinken; to become or make pink in color
Usage: informal; often used in literary or descriptive contexts

Examples

• The sky pinkened as the sun began to set.
• Her cheeks pinkened with embarrassment.
• The fabric pinkened slightly after washing.
• The horizon pinkened in the early morning light.
• His face pinkened when she complimented him.