scarlet
/ˈskɑɹlɪt/noun, adjective2 syllables
Scarlet means: of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies.
Synonyms for scarlet15
noun, as in a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
vermilion, orange red
adjective, as in of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
What does scarlet mean?2
adjective
1
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
noun
1
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with scarlet?1
two syllables
charlotte
Scarlet in a sentence
- Several hundred years ago, scarlet fever epidemics killed thousands of people throughout the continent.Vanilla
- Their faces looked inhuman, covered with scarlet and black paint.vvv123
- At last they were ready, cheeks scarlet and eyes glowing with excitement.Hybrid
- The petals were scarlet with streaks of gold.AlanF_US
- Scarlet is a beautiful color, but I like fuchsia.Nicolas73
- Treasure is a scarlet kitten with aqua blue eyes who looks somewhat like Ariel.Jakeira34
- The sun burns within scarlet clusters of mountain ash, and the earth greets the new day.AlanF_US
- An ape's an ape, a varlet's a varlet, though they be clad in silk or scarlet.carlosalberto
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Forms of scarlet
as a noun
- plural
- scarlets