scarlet
word
/ˈskɑɹɫət/
SKAR-lit
/skˈɑːlət/
SKAH-lit
Definition
Scarlet is a bright red color with a slightly orange tint. It can also refer to something that is a vivid or deep red.
Usage & Nuances
'Scarlet' is mostly used to describe color, especially clothing or flowers. It can also be used metaphorically for shame (as in 'the scarlet letter'). Common collocations: 'scarlet dress,' 'scarlet fever.' It is a formal or literary word, not common in casual speech.
Spanish: escarlataPortuguese (BR): escarlatePortuguese (PT): escarlateChinese (Simplified): 猩红Chinese (Traditional): 猩紅Hindi: चटक लालArabic: قرمزيBengali: লাল - সুপ্তলাল (scarlet color)Russian: алыйJapanese: 緋色 - スカーレットVietnamese: đỏ tươi - màu đỏ sonKorean: 주홍색 - 스칼렛Turkish: kızıl - parlak kırmızıUrdu: سرخ - سکارلٹIndonesian: merah tua - merah terang
Example Sentences
He blushed a deep scarlet after spilling his drink.
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She wore a scarlet dress to the party.
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The flower has bright scarlet petals.
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A scarlet bird sat on the branch.
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Her cheeks turned scarlet when everyone looked at her.
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The sunset painted the sky in shades of scarlet and gold.
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