scarlet
/ˈskɑrlət/
adjective
- Of a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge.
- She wore a stunning scarlet dress to the party.
- The autumn leaves turned a brilliant scarlet before falling.
- The cardinal is a bird with bright scarlet feathers.
- Associated with sin, immorality, or scandal (often in the phrase 'scarlet woman' or 'scarlet letter').
- He used the term 'scarlet' to describe the city's notorious nightlife.
- The tabloids painted her as a scarlet woman after the scandal.
- In the novel, Hester Prynne was forced to wear a scarlet letter 'A' as a punishment.
Synonyms
noun
- A bright red color with a slightly orange tinge.
- Scarlet is often used in sports uniforms for its boldness.
- The sunset was a deep scarlet over the ocean.
- The artist mixed crimson and orange to create a vivid scarlet.