Scarlet

Pronunciation: /ˈskɑːrlɪt/

Definitions of scarlet

noun a bright red color

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a beautiful scarlet dress to the party.

A2 The scarlet color of the sunset painted the sky in shades of red and orange.

B1 The scarlet of the roses stood out against the green of the garden.

B2 The scarlet letter on her chest marked her as an adulteress in the Puritan community.

C1 The scarlet fever outbreak was a cause for concern in the city.

C2 The scarlet hue of the painting added a sense of drama and passion to the artwork.

adjective a bright red color

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a scarlet dress to the party.

A2 The scarlet flowers in the garden brightened up the yard.

B1 The scarlet sunset painted the sky with vibrant colors.

B2 The scarlet letter on his chest symbolized his shame in the Puritan community.

C1 The scarlet fever outbreak was cause for concern in the city.

C2 The scarlet curtains added a touch of elegance to the room.

Examples of scarlet in a Sentence

formal The scarlet dress she wore to the gala was absolutely stunning.

informal She looked amazing in that bright scarlet dress.

slang That scarlet outfit is fire!

figurative The scarlet sunset painted the sky in shades of red and orange.

Grammatical Forms of scarlet

• past tense: scarleted
• plural: scarlets
• comparative: more scarlet
• superlative: most scarlet
• present tense: scarlets
• future tense: will scarlet
• perfect tense: have scarleted
• continuous tense: is scarleting
• singular: scarlet
• positive degree: scarlet
• infinitive: to scarlet
• gerund: scarleting
• participle: scarleted

Origin and Evolution of scarlet

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'scarlet' originated from the Old French word 'escarlate' which came from the Latin word 'scarlata'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a bright red color derived from the dye made from the kermes insect, the word 'scarlet' has evolved to refer to a range of shades of red and is often associated with luxury or sin in literature and culture.