scarlet

1 of 2

noun

scar·let ˈskär-lət

: scarlet cloth or clothes

: any of various bright reds

scarlet

2 of 2

adjective

: of the color scarlet

: grossly and glaringly offensive

sinning in flagrant and scarlet fashion—

G. W. Johnson

[from the use of the word in Isaiah 1:18 & Revelation 17:1–6 (King James Version)] : of, characterized by, or associated with sexual immorality

a scarlet woman

Example Sentences

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Noun

Prince George popped in scarlet as a Page of Honor, wearing the red uniform based on the Page outfit for the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902. —

Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 6 May 2023 But the three main Kangs shown appear to be variants Rama-Tut, an ancient Egyptian Pharoah in the comics, Immortus, the oldest version of Kang, who Kang will become in the future, and what appears to be Scarlet Centurion, minus the scarlet. —

Paul Tassi, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2023 The helmet featured a Columbia Blue oil derrick outlined in scarlet. —

Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 4 May 2023 Slightly more orange-toned than typical cherry red and brighter than deep scarlet, the bold hue enamored us with its vibrant and joyful effect (dopamine dressing is very much still a thing) that is also surprisingly wearable. —

Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2023 The furniture is upholstered in fabrics from Giorgio Taroni’s company’s textile archives: oversize florals in tangerine and scarlet, Op Art spirals in sapphire and marigold. —

Nancy Hass Henry Bourne, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2023 In addition to his regulation Englishman’s brolly, Craig’s uniform for the event was a sumptuous formal velvet double breasted dinner jacket in a plummy shade of scarlet over a pair of trim black trousers. —

Guy Martin, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2021 The striking color is a specific scarlet chosen by Davis to replace the brand’s previous bourgeois burgundy. —

Rory Satran, WSJ, 6 Feb. 2023 Expect a lot of scarlet in the stands and a statement victory from the Red Raiders. —

Dallas News, 24 Aug. 2022

Adjective

Dinner appetizers that are worth ordering include the scarlet shrimp that’s served with caviar and asparagus foam; and the foie gras that’s paired with spiced bread and pears. —

Jeanine Barone, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023 Silversea supplies waterproof pants, sturdy rubber boots and a scarlet parka, which left plenty of room in my suitcase for layers—thermals, tops and a fleece—along with waterproof gloves, wool socks, hats and sunglasses. —

Sarah Khan, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2022 The pork wontons flop around in a scarlet liquid studded with chiles that menacingly float among the dumplings. —

Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2022 One morning in September 1893, a 30-year-old Indian man sat on a curb on Chicago’s Dearborn Street wearing an orange turban and a rumpled scarlet robe. —

Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Oct. 2022 For the flashy occasion, Chopra wowed in a gorgeous off-the-shoulder corset gown awash in a rich scarlet hue. —

Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 Apr. 2023 One bedroom for children has the cutest bunk-beds, which are dressed in scarlet and white curtains; another room has botanical prints on the walls and an upholstered window seat, straight out of a picture book. —

Angelina Villa-clarke, Forbes, 20 Apr. 2023 Cocoa + Scarlet This Redd Kaihoi room manages to expertly marry lacquered cocoa walls with a scarlet four-poster bed. —

Sean Santiago, ELLE Decor, 13 Apr. 2023 Police and sniffer dogs had made their search, and now senior clergy lined up in scarlet cassocks, a welcoming party, while the dean, also in red, stood outside the western entrance to greet his guest. —

Peter Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2023 See More

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