scarlet — of a brilliant red color
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: of a brilliant red color
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskɑːrlət/
Example Sentences
- His face turned scarlet when his mom showed baby photos to his girlfriend.
- The scarlet roses in the garden bloomed beautifully in spring.
- She chose scarlet nail polish to match her bold personality.
scarlet
ADJECTIVE[/ˈskɑːrlət/]
of a brilliant red color
Brilliant red evening gown stands out
Charlotte's scarlet dress dances with violet flowers
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Scarlet originated from Medieval Latin scarlatum, originally denoting a fine woolen fabric of high quality. The word later shifted in meaning to refer to the bright red color typically associated with this luxurious cloth.
Breakdown
scarlatum (fine woolen fabric) → scarlet (bright red color). The semantic shift reflects the metonymic process where the material's characteristic hue became the primary meaning.
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📝Examples
“His face turned scarlet when his mom showed baby photos to his girlfriend.”
“The scarlet roses in the garden bloomed beautifully in spring.”
“She chose scarlet nail polish to match her bold personality.”
“The vampire's scarlet cape fluttered dramatically in the wind.”
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