Adrianople Red

Pronunciation: /ˌeɪdriəˈnɒpəl ɹɛd/

Definitions of adrianople red

noun a type of red dye or pigment named after the city of Adrianople (modern-day Edirne in Turkey)

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a beautiful Adrianople red scarf.

A2 The Adrianople red paint was perfect for the accent wall.

B1 The Adrianople red fabric was used to upholster the chairs in the dining room.

B2 She wore a stunning Adrianople red gown to the gala.

C1 The artist used Adrianople red as the dominant color in his latest masterpiece.

C2 The interior designer chose an Adrianople red velvet sofa for the luxurious penthouse.

Examples of adrianople red in a Sentence

formal The fabric used for the royal tapestries was dyed in a rich adrianople red.

informal I love the adrianople red color of that dress, it's so vibrant!

slang That car is painted in a cool adrianople red shade.

figurative The sunset painted the sky in shades of adrianople red and gold.

Grammatical Forms of adrianople red

• past tense: Adrianople red
• plural: Adrianople reds
• comparative: more Adrianople red
• superlative: most Adrianople red
• present tense: is Adrianople red
• future tense: will be Adrianople red
• perfect tense: has been Adrianople red
• continuous tense: is being Adrianople red
• singular: Adrianople red
• positive degree: Adrianople red
• infinitive: to be Adrianople red
• gerund: being Adrianople red
• participle: Adrianople red

Origin and Evolution of adrianople red

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'Adrianople red' originated from the city of Adrianople, known today as Edirne in Turkey, which was historically famous for its production of a vibrant red dye.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a specific shade of red dye produced in Adrianople, the term 'Adrianople red' eventually evolved to refer to any deep, rich red color in general.