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Meaning of scarlet

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

scarlet

Pronunciation:/ˈskɐːlət//ˈskɑːlɪt//ˈskɑɹlɪt/

noun

Definitions

  1. A brilliant red colour tinged with orange.

  2. Cloth of a scarlet color.

verb

Definitions

  1. To dye or tinge with scarlet.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of a bright red colour.

  2. Sinful or whorish.

    Example: a scarlet woman

  3. (Ireland) Tragic or disappointing.