Definition of "scarlet" in английский

noun

1. A brilliant red colour sometimes tinged with orange.

2. Cloth of a scarlet color.

adjective

1. Of a bright red colour.

2. Sinful or whorish.

   • a scarlet woman

3. (Ireland) Blushing; embarrassed or mortified.

   • He signed off our correspondence, “Well thank God for facemasks, cos I’m scarlet”.

verb

1. (transitive) To dye or tinge (something) with scarlet.