Definition of Scarlet

1. Adjective. Of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies.


2. Noun. A variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge.
Exact synonyms: Orange Red, Vermilion
Generic synonyms: Red, Redness
Derivative terms: Vermilion, Vermilion

Definition of Scarlet

1. n. A deep bright red tinged with orange or yellow, -- of many tints and shades; a vivid or bright red color.

2. a. Of the color called scarlet; as, a scarlet cloth or thread.

3. v. t. To dye or tinge with scarlet.

Definition of Scarlet

1. Proper noun. (English female given name), a modern variant of Scarlett, or from the common noun scarlet. ¹

2. Noun. A bright red, slightly orange colour. ¹

3. Noun. a scarlet-coloured cloth. ¹

4. Adjective. Of a bright red colour. ¹

5. Adjective. Sinful or whorish ¹

6. Verb. To dye or tinge with scarlet. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Scarlet

1. a red color [n -S]

Medical Definition of Scarlet

1. Of the colour called scarlet; as, a scarlet cloth or thread. Scarlet admiral, the red admiral. See Red. Scarlet bean See Tanager. (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scarlet

scarlatina
scarlatina haemorrhagica
scarlatina latens
scarlatina maligna
scarlatina rheumatica
scarlatina simplex
scarlatinal
scarlatinal nephritis
scarlatinas
scarlatinella
scarlatiniform
scarlatiniform erythema
scarlatinoid
scarlatinous
scarless
scarlet
scarlet bugler
scarlet bush
scarlet clematis
scarlet cup
scarlet fever
scarlet fever antitoxin
scarlet fevers
scarlet fritillary
scarlet hamelia
scarlet haw
scarlet letter
scarlet letters

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