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Scarlet
01
a bright red color
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Uncountable
Examples
The ballroom was decorated in rich scarlet, creating a luxurious atmosphere.
scarlet
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most scarlet
Comparative
more scarlet
gradable
Examples
With a scarlet dress, she captivated the gala attendees as she gracefully entered the room.
02
referring to something that is considered immoral, shameful, or scandalous, often used to describe actions or behaviors that are deemed disgraceful
Examples
The scandal was so severe that it was deemed a scarlet affair in the town.
