vermillion
- adjective
- /vərˈmɪl.jən/
- US
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vermilion
- She wore a vermillion dress that stood out at the party.
Examples
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This deep Vermilion makes for a nice rosy skin tone.
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This deep Vermilion makes for a nice rosy skin tone.
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The artist chose a vibrant vermillion for the sunset in her painting.
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The flowers bloomed in vermillion, brightening the garden.
Synonyms
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A dark, strong red colour that looks rich
Bright red with a little orange
A bright red to orange red color like the mineral that contains mercury
A vivid red with a slight orange tone often used in traditional Chinese art
A bright red color with a strong orange tone
Having a deep red color like cherries or blood
A deep red color like fresh blood
Antonyms
Compounds
A small bird from warm parts of the Americas whose male has bright red and black feathers
How Red
Surface Forms
Etymology
Vermillion comes from an old Latin word vermiculus meaning 'little worm' because artists long ago made bright red dye and pigment from tiny red insects. So thinking of those little insects helps you remember that vermillion means a vivid red or reddish-orange color.