Scarlet
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈskɑɹlɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Scarlet is a noun meaning A brilliant red colour sometimes tinged with orange.
Meaning
A brilliant red colour sometimes tinged with orange.
More Meanings
- Cloth of a scarlet color.
- Of a bright red colour.
- Sinful or whorish.
- (Ireland) Blushing; embarrassed or mortified.
- (transitive) To dye or tinge (something) with scarlet.
Example Sentences
a scarlet woman
All her household are clothed with scarlet.
He signed off our correspondence, “Well thank God for facemasks, cos I’m scarlet”.
Forbeare; the aſhy paleneſſe of my cheeke / Is ſcarletted in ruddy flakes of vvrath: […]
Word Forms
- scarlets
- scarleting
- scarleted
Synonyms for scarlet
Depending on context, synonyms include chromatic, carmine, ruddy, crimson, vermilion, cherry.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include crimson, red, ruddy, vermilion, cerise, carmine.
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