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The bird had scarlet feathers.
What does Scarlet mean?
bright red.
Dictionary definition
A bright red color, or something that is bright red.
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Scarlet in a sentence
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The artist mixed paint to make a scarlet flower.
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In the poem, scarlet leaves helped create a vivid autumn image.
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What does scarlet mean?
Scarlet means bright red.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to scarlet?
Crimson is close in meaning to scarlet in this context.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for scarlet?
Pale contrasts with scarlet in this context.
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Scarlet
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skar · lit · strongest beat: skar
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WordScarlet.
Partadjective, noun.
MeaningScarlet means bright red.
ExampleExample: The bird had scarlet feathers.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- skar · lit
- Strongest beat
- skar
- Ending
- lit
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on skar.
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Base word
scarlet
adjective
scarlet-colored
Having a scarlet color.
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