Incarnadined: meaning, definitions and examples

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incarnadined

 

[ ɪnˈkɑrnədaɪnd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

color description

Incarnadined refers to a vivid red or crimson color, often associated with blood or a deep hue of red. It is a literary term that evokes strong imagery, commonly used to describe the color of sunset skies, flowers, or other vibrant elements in nature. The word can create a sense of warmth, vitality, or even danger due to its connection with the color red.

Synonyms

crimson, red, ruby, scarlet, vermilion

Examples of usage

  • The sunset painted the sky in incarnadined shades.
  • She wore a dress of incarnadined fabric that caught everyone's attention.
  • The roses bloomed in an incarnadined color, filling the garden with beauty.

Translations

Translations of the word "incarnadined" in other languages:

🇵🇹 carmim

🇮🇳 लाल

🇩🇪 karminrot

🇮🇩 merah karmin

🇺🇦 кармінний

🇵🇱 karmazynowy

🇯🇵 カルミン色

🇫🇷 carmin

🇪🇸 carmesí

🇹🇷 kırmızı

🇰🇷 카민색

🇸🇦 قرمزي

🇨🇿 karmazínový

🇸🇰 karmazínový

🇨🇳 胭脂色

🇸🇮 karmin

🇮🇸 karmín

🇰🇿 қармин

🇬🇪 კარმინის

🇦🇿 karmine

🇲🇽 carmesí

Etymology

The term 'incarnadine' dates back to the late Middle English period, derived from the Latin word 'incarnadinus', which means 'flesh-colored' or 'reddish'. The root 'carnis' in Latin means 'flesh', which reflects the word's initial association with the color of human skin. Over time, the usage of incarnadine evolved to specifically denote a deep red color, especially one resembling blood. The word is often found in literary texts, used by poets and writers to evoke a striking visual effect. Its usage declined with the advent of simpler language in modern times but is still appreciated in literary and artistic contexts for its rich, descriptive quality.