scarlet

noun
UK: /ˈskɑːlət/
US: /ˈskɑːrlət/

  1. A bright red color.

    1. The sunset painted the sky scarlet.
    2. Her scarlet dress stood out in the crowd, vibrant and eye-catching.

Synonyms

red vermilion crimson
scarlet adjective

  1. Of a bright red color.

    1. She wore a scarlet coat.
    2. The scarlet flowers attracted many butterflies to the garden in summer.

  2. Bright red, often associated with sin or shame.

    1. A scarlet letter was the symbol.
    2. The politician's face turned scarlet with embarrassment after the accusation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "scarlet" is /ˈskɑːlət/ in British English and /ˈskɑːrlət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "scarlet": red, vermilion, crimson.

Example usage of "scarlet": "The sunset painted the sky scarlet.". More examples on the page.