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scarlet

 

[ ˈskɑːrlət ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

color

of a brilliant red color.

Synonyms

crimson, red, ruby, vermilion

Examples of usage

  • a scarlet dress
  • scarlet lipstick
Context #2 | Noun

person

a woman who wears scarlet clothing.

Synonyms

femme fatale, seductress, temptress

Examples of usage

  • She stood out in the crowd as the scarlet of the evening.

Translations

Translations of the word "scarlet" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escarlate

🇮🇳 गुलाबी लाल

🇩🇪 scharlachrot

🇮🇩 merah padam

🇺🇦 червоний

🇵🇱 szkarłatny

🇯🇵 緋色 (ひいろ)

🇫🇷 écarlate

🇪🇸 escarlata

🇹🇷 al

🇰🇷 주홍색

🇸🇦 قرمزي

🇨🇿 šarlatový

🇸🇰 šarlátový

🇨🇳 猩红色 (xīnghóngsè)

🇸🇮 škrlatna

🇮🇸 skarlat

🇰🇿 қызыл

🇬🇪 შარლატისფერი

🇦🇿 al

🇲🇽 escarlata

Etymology

The word 'scarlet' originated from the Middle English 'scarlat', from the Old French 'escarlate', and from the Latin 'scarlatum'. The color scarlet has been associated with wealth, power, and luxury throughout history, often worn by royalty and nobility. Its vivid hue makes it a symbol of passion and romance.

See also: scar, scarce, scarred, unscarred.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,184 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.