vermilion

noun
UK: /vəˈmɪl.i.ən/
US: /vɚˈmɪl.i.ən/

  1. A bright red color.

    1. The sunset painted the sky with vermilion.
    2. She chose a vermilion lipstick to match her vibrant personality.

Synonyms

scarlet crimson ruby red
vermilion adjective

  1. Bright red in color.

    1. The door was vermilion.
    2. The artist used vermilion paint to create a striking landscape.
vermilion verb

  1. To color or paint something vermilion.

    1. She vermilioned her nails.
    2. The artist vermilioned the canvas to create a bold statement.
vermilion transitive-verb

  1. To apply a vermilion color to something.

    1. Vermilion the door trim for a pop of color.
    2. Vermilion the details to make them stand out against the background.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "vermilion" is /vəˈmɪl.i.ən/ in British English and /vɚˈmɪl.i.ən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

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