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carmine

carmine

7.7
Having a deep red color like cherries or blood
  • adjective
  • /ˈkɑr.mɪn/
translation icon : carmesí
  • The dress was a stunning carmine red.

Examples

  • She painted the walls in a carmine hue.

  • Roses of deep carmine bloomed along the garden path.

  • His tie was a striking shade of carmine that stood out in the crowd.

  • The artist used a bold stroke of carmine to highlight the sunset in her painting.

  • His tie was a striking shade of carmine that stood out in the crowd.

  • Roses of deep carmine bloomed along the garden path.

  • The artist used a bold stroke of carmine to highlight the sunset in her painting.

Synonyms

red
vscarmine
1.0

A strong color like blood or tomatoes

is a specific vivid shade within that broader basic color
scarlet
vscarmine
35 2.3

Having a bright red color with a slight orange tinge

is vivid red without the slight orange warmth
bright red
vscarmine
26 1.0

A very strong red colour that is easy to see

is vivid as well but often described by richness rather than brightness
blood-red
vscarmine
12 2.0

A deep red like the color of blood

is the vivid red similar to that example without extra darkness
deep red
vscarmine
6 2.7

A dark, strong red colour that looks rich

is equally vivid but may emphasize brightness rather than darkness
vermilion
vscarmine
6 7.8

A bright red color with a little orange

is vivid red without the orange tint
ruby-red
vscarmine
3 3.4

A deep bright red color like a ruby

is the vivid red similar to that gemstone without added label
cherry
vscarmine
2 1.0

Having a deep bright red color like ripe cherries

is the vivid red similar to that fruit but broader in use
bright-red
vscarmine
1 1.0

A very bright red color like fresh raspberries

is a vivid red too but often linked to classic deep tones
crimson
vscarmine
1 3.7

A deep, rich red color like blood or cherries

is the same vivid red shade but not necessarily richer
cherry red
vscarmine
1 1.6

A bright, deep red like ripe cherries

is similarly vivid but not limited to the fruit example
cherry-red
vscarmine
1 3.1

A deep bright red color like ripe cherries

is the vivid red like that example but not restricted to cherries
ruby
vscarmine
1 3.7

Having a deep red color like cherries or blood

is the vivid red like that example but named differently
carminic
vscarmine
9.3

Having a deep red color like red paint or lipstick

is the vivid deep color itself rather than a pigment term
garnet-colored
vscarmine
  • US
4.8

Having a deep dark red color like a red jewel

is the vivid red like those gems but may be slightly brighter
cherried
vscarmine
3.8

Bright red like a small round fruit

is the vivid red comparable to that fruit without the adjective form
vermillion
vscarmine
  • US
7.8

A bright red color with an orange tone

is vivid red that lacks the orange leaning
orange red
vscarmine
1.6

A bright red color with a strong orange tone

is vivid red that stays more purely red without orange
raspberry-red
vscarmine
3.4

A deep red color like fresh raspberries

is vivid red similar to that fruit but not berry specific

Antonyms

12 2.9

Having very little or no color

Compounds

alizarin carmine
  • Specialized
9.9

A red dye used to color wool and stain samples for study

How Red

crimson
58 3.4
scarlet
35 2.3
carmine
7.7
red
1.0
rosy
23 1.0
pink
43 1.0

Surface Forms

carmine positive

Etymology

Carmine comes from old words for a small insect used to make red dye and is related to English crimson, so to call something carmine is to say it has a vivid 'deep red' color.