carmine
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7.7
- adjective
- /ˈkɑr.mɪn/
- The dress was a stunning carmine red.
Examples
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She painted the walls in a carmine hue.
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Roses of deep carmine bloomed along the garden path.
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His tie was a striking shade of carmine that stood out in the crowd.
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The artist used a bold stroke of carmine to highlight the sunset in her painting.
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His tie was a striking shade of carmine that stood out in the crowd.
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Roses of deep carmine bloomed along the garden path.
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The artist used a bold stroke of carmine to highlight the sunset in her painting.
Synonyms
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1.0
A strong color like blood or tomatoes
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1.0
A very strong red colour that is easy to see
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2.3
Having a bright red color with a slight orange tinge
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1.0
Having a deep bright red color like ripe cherries
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3.7
A deep, rich red color like blood or cherries
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3.7
Having a deep red color like cherries or blood
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2.0
A deep red like the color of blood
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2.7
A dark, strong red colour that looks rich
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3.4
A deep bright red color like a ruby
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3.1
A deep bright red color like ripe cherries
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1.6
A bright, deep red like ripe cherries
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7.8
A bright red color with a little orange
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1.0
A very bright red color like fresh raspberries
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1.6
A bright red color with a strong orange tone
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7.8
A bright red color with an orange tone
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9.3
Having a deep red color like red paint or lipstick
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3.4
A deep red color like fresh raspberries
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4.8
Having a deep dark red color like a red jewel
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3.8
Bright red like a small round fruit
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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.