vermilion
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8.1
- adjective
- /vərˈmɪl.jən/
- Her lips were painted a striking vermilion that caught everyone's attention.
Examples
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The vermilion sunset took my breath away!
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A vermilion scarf added a bold splash of color to his outfit.
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The artist chose a vermilion paint for the sunset in her landscape.
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Her dress was a stunning vermilion that caught everyone's attention.
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A vermilion scarf added a bold splash of color to his outfit.
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Her lips were painted a striking vermilion that caught everyone's attention.
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The artist chose a vermilion paint for the sunset in her landscape.
Synonyms
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1.0
A very strong red colour that is easy to see
15
2.0
A deep red like the color of blood
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5.3
Having a healthy red color, often on the face or cheeks
11
3.4
A deep red color with a little purple
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2.7
A dark, strong red colour that looks rich
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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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2.3
A color like orange with a little red
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4.1
Having a bright orange-red color like fire
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7.7
Having a deep red color like cherries or blood
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3.2
A red color with a little purple in it
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7.2
A vivid red with a slight orange tone often used in traditional Chinese art
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8.4
A bright red to orange red color like the mineral that contains mercury
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9.9
A deep red color like fresh blood
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3.8
Bright red like a small round fruit
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9.9
Having a red or pink color
How Red
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word vermilion comes from the Latin vermiculus, which means 'little worm', because people once made a bright red dye from small red insects. That's why vermilion now describes a vivid red or reddish-orange color.