Scarlet

noun

/ˈskɐːlət/

Word Frequency: 3.7

Definitions

1.nounA brilliant red colour tinged with orange.

2.nounCloth of a scarlet color.

3.verbTo dye or tinge with scarlet.

4.adjectiveOf a bright red colour.

5.adjectiveSinful or whorish.

"a scarlet woman"

6.adjective(Ireland) Tragic or disappointing.

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