Vermilion: meaning, definitions and examples
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vermilion
[ vəˈmɪliən ]
color
A vivid red to reddish-orange color.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The vermilion of the sunset was breathtaking.
- She painted her front door in a vibrant vermilion color.
art
A bright red pigment made from mercury sulfide, used in traditional Chinese and Indian painting.
Synonyms
cinnabar, vermilion red
Examples of usage
- The artist used vermilion to create striking contrasts in the painting.
- The vermilion pigment added depth and richness to the artwork.
Translations
Translations of the word "vermilion" in other languages:
🇵🇹 vermelhão
🇮🇳 सिंदूरी
🇩🇪 Zinnober
🇮🇩 merah padam
🇺🇦 кіновар
🇵🇱 cynober
🇯🇵 朱色 (しゅいろ)
🇫🇷 vermillon
🇪🇸 bermellón
🇹🇷 kızıl
🇰🇷 주홍색
🇸🇦 قرمزي
🇨🇿 rumělka
🇸🇰 rumelka
🇨🇳 朱砂 (zhūshā)
🇸🇮 cinober
🇮🇸 vermílion
🇰🇿 қызыл
🇬🇪 ჭანგი
🇦🇿 zınnət
🇲🇽 bermellón
Word origin
The word 'vermilion' originated from the Old French word 'vermeillon', which in turn came from the Latin word 'cinnabaris'. Cinnabar, the mineral from which vermilion pigment was traditionally made, has been used since ancient times. The vivid red color of vermilion has been prized in various cultures for its beauty and symbolism. In art, vermilion has been used for centuries as a valuable pigment for paintings and manuscripts.