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scarlet

/ˈskɑːlɪt/

/ˈskɑrlɪt/

Translations

scarletnoun

scarlets

/ˈskɑː.lɪt/

/ˈskɑr.lət/

écarlate

The artist chose a vibrant scarlet for the sunset in her painting.

L'artiste a choisi un écarlate vif pour le coucher de soleil dans son tableau.

Additional translations

écarlatePar extension, pour une étoffe ou un vêtement de cette couleur.

écarlateEn parlant d'une teinture ou d'un pigment rouge vif.

Synonyms

scarletadjective

more scarlet

Comp.

most scarlet

Super.

/ˈskɑːlɪt/

/ˈskɑrlɪt/

écarlate

She wore a scarlet dress that caught everyone's attention at the party.

Elle portait une robe écarlate qui attirait l'attention de tout le monde à la fête.

Additional translations

écarlateAu sens figuré, pour évoquer quelque chose de scandaleux ou moralement condamnable.

Synonyms

scarletverb

scarleted

Past Simple

scarleted

Past Participle

scarleting

Gerund

/ˈskɑːlɪt/

/ˈskɑːrlət/

Rare/archaic: to dye or colour something a brilliant red.

Additional translations

écarlaterVerbe rare.

Synonyms

dye red

tint red

stain red

tinge red

color red

make red

Definitions

scarletnoun

A bright red color with a slight orange tint.

The artist chose a vibrant scarlet for the sunset in her painting.

A piece of cloth or clothing that is scarlet in color.

The cardinal's scarlet stood out vividly against the white snow.

A bright red dye or pigment.

The weaver soaked the yarn in scarlet to achieve a vivid hue.

scarletadjective

Of a brilliant red color.

She wore a scarlet dress that caught everyone's attention at the party.

Associated with immorality or sin, often used in a figurative sense.

The novel depicted the protagonist's scarlet past, filled with scandal and intrigue.

scarletverb

To dye or colour (something) a brilliant red.

The tailor scarleted the fabric before sewing the royal garments.