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What is another word for Scarlet? – 224 Scarlet Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    red crimson ruby garnet vermilion burgundy claret cerise fuchsia magenta coral salmon pink blush rose blush carmine cardinal scarlet vermilion ruby garnet claret burgundy crimson cerise fuchsia magenta coral salmon pink rose blushing flushed ruddy rosy cherry cherry-red fire-engine red fire-red flaming flamingo flushed flush glowing glimmering glimmer incandescent luminous radiant resplendent rosy ruddy sanguine vermilion

    Meaning of Scarlet

    The primary meaning of the word "Scarlet" is a bright red color.

    Definitions

    • A bright red color, typically with a slight orange or pink tint.
    • * (Of a person's face) having a bright red color, typically due to embarrassment, shame, or guilt.

    Etymology of Scarlet

    The word "Scarlet" has its roots in Old French "escarlate", which is derived from Arabic "siqillat", referring to a type of luxurious woolen cloth.
    Historically, the term "Scarlet" was associated with high-quality, expensive textiles, and the color was often linked to wealth, power, and nobility.

    Example Uses

    • The actress wore a stunning scarlet gown to the awards ceremony.
    • * The scarlet leaves of the maple tree stood out against the autumn landscape.
    • * Her face turned scarlet as she realized her mistake.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    green blue purple black white gray beige pale washed-out faded dull muted subdued restrained understated subtle soft pastel muted toned-down desaturated grayish bluish greenish pale washed-out colorless achromatic neutral monochrome dark somber gloomy dismal dreary murky muddy murky

    Related Nouns

    color hue shade tint tone dye pigment paint coating finish texture fabric textile cloth material substance matter fiber yarn thread rope twine string cord wire cable rope twine thread yarn fabric cloth material textile fiber dye pigment paint coating

    Related Verbs

    color dye paint stain tint tone shade darken lighten brighten dull mute subdued restrain soften pastel mute tone-down desaturate wash-out fade bleach whiten blacken gray blue green purple redden crimson flush blush glow glow radiate shine beam gleam sparkle glitter

    Related Adjectives

    bright vivid bold vibrant radiant resplendent luminous glowing incandescent fiery flaming intense deep rich luxurious opulent expensive costly precious valuable rare exquisite beautiful stunning gorgeous attractive appealing eye-catching striking noticeable conspicuous prominent noticeable visible discernible perceptible appreciable sensible tangible palpable colorful chromatic polychromatic multicolored variegated kaleidoscopic psychedelic iridescent shimmering shining sparkling glittering