scarlet
noun
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Definition of scarlet
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: scarlet cloth or clothes
2
: any of various bright reds
scarlet
adjectiveDefinition of scarlet (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: of the color scarlet
2a
: grossly and glaringly offensive
sinning in flagrant and scarlet fashion— G. W. Johnson
b
[ from the use of the word in Isaiah 1:18 & Revelation 17:1â6 (King James Version) ]
: of, characterized by, or associated with sexual immorality
a scarlet woman
Examples of scarlet in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Think scarlet, peach, pink, amber, sienna, and gold versus cooler teal, eggplant, emerald, aqua, and cobalt. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "How to Use Warm Colors in Your Home, According to Interior Designers," 25 July 2019 How many Instagram photos feature a whitewashed stone wall with bunches of scarlet tomatoes pulled from the ground, plant and all, and hung upside down, or cherry tomatoes carefully threaded and hung as garlands? — Evan Kleiman, latimes.com, "Sun-dried tomatoes, the Mickey Rourke of food, get their second act," 10 July 2019 About 1,400 soldiers in ceremonial scarlet coats and bearskin hats marched past the queen in a ceremony on Horse Guards Parade in Westminster. — Washington Post, "Pomp, parade marks Queen Elizabeth IIâs official birthday," 8 June 2019 Asymmetrical with a jeweled neckline and strategic cutouts, the look popped against the backdrop of scarlet stairs and throngs of photographers. — Vogue, "Bella Hadid Remains Cannesâs Queen of the Red Dress," 17 May 2019 Last nightâs New York City premiere for Assassination Nation sponsored by SVEDKA, gave us femme fatale superheroes, fighting for justice in scarlet trenchcoats. — Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, "Suki Waterhouse, Hari Nef, and More Attend the New York City Premiere for Assassination Nation," 18 Sep. 2018 But for Garcia, itâs more about sensual strokes of scarlet, violet, and cobalt; wallpapers and bathtubs edged in gold; and an aviary of faux birds, from parakeets to peacocks. — Sarah Khan, CondĂ© Nast Traveler, "How Jacques Garcia Turned an Old Church into London's Hottest Hotel," 23 Aug. 2018 But like typical proud Gryffindors, fans from the scarlet and gold house had a different reaction, awarding points to their beloved favorite house in the Instagram comments. — Nicole Weaver, Teen Vogue, "Tom Felton and Matthew Lewis Had a Little "Harry Potter" Reunion," 20 Aug. 2018 Ipomoea Quamoclit The cypress vine grows from 6 to 25 feet in a beautiful scarlet color. — The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, "18 Summer Flowers That Can Take The Heat," 27 July 2016Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
There was a whirlwind of court dates, a scrambling to pay legal bills and a scarlet mark left on the seemingly successful family. — Madeline Buckley, chicagotribune.com, "11-year-old âYummyâ Sandifer was on the run for killing a teenage girl. Then he was killed by his own gang in a Chicago story that shocked the nation 25 years ago.," 29 Aug. 2019 The sneakers come with a gray base with black accents and scarlet flywire, laces and swoosh. — cleveland.com, "How much would you pay for these Ohio State-themed running shoes by Nike?," 27 Aug. 2019 In a city famous for its ladies of the evening, Belle Cora stood at the pinnacle of scarlet success. — Gary Kamiya, SFChronicle.com, "San Francisco love story: A hooker, her gambling man and a hanging," 23 Aug. 2019 Blotting out most of my desk at the moment is a gigantic critical edition of the score, its cover drenched in a fiery scarlet color. — Alex Ross, The New Yorker, "The Endless, Grisly Fascination of Richard Straussâs âSalomeâ," 21 Aug. 2019 The throne room is decorated with mosaics of warriors and elephants in mirrored glass, arranged like refrigerator magnets on its scarlet walls. — Ewen Bell, National Geographic, "Discover why Laos is the worldâs next great foodie destination," 10 July 2019 Then there is the pileated woodpecker, big as an owl and raven black, except for its white wing bars and the scarlet and white head markings. — Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, "The percussive appeal of the woodpecker," 17 July 2019 Hammond, who wore the traditional scarlet shirt and white trousers of the Swan Uppers for the ceremony, was invited to take part by friend David Barber, who holds the official title of Queenâs Swan Marker. — Phil Boucher, PEOPLE.com, "How a South Dakota Woman Became the Queen's First Female 'Royal Swan Upper' in 800 Years," 22 July 2019 We spoon in jeow bong sauceâorange and scarlet and sweet and sour. — Ewen Bell, National Geographic, "Discover why Laos is the worldâs next great foodie destination," 10 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'scarlet.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for scarlet
scarlet
noun
English Language Learners Definition of scarlet
: a bright red color
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scarlet
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Kids Definition of scarlet
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a bright red
scarlet
adjectiveKids Definition of scarlet (Entry 2 of 2)
: colored bright red
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