1
: of the color scarlet
2
a
: grossly and glaringly offensive
sinning in flagrant and scarlet fashion—
G. W. Johnson
G. W. Johnson
b
[from the use of the word in Isaiah 1:18 & Revelation 17:1–6 (King James Version)]
: of, characterized by, or associated with sexual immorality
a scarlet woman
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 26 Mar. 2025
Kate Middleton and Prince William Reveal Their Relatable Weekend Schedule with George, Charlotte and Louis
Dressed in a striking scarlet Catherine Walker & Co coat dress — a re-wear from her royal wardrobe — Kate exuded a newfound strength.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Katia Damborsky, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The property peers south over its namesake lake, with water-view rooms for catching the show in your pajamas, or a private waterfront to photograph the scarlet orb reflecting off the glassy water.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 4 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The star has been obsessed with shades of scarlet lately; she's been particularly devoted to a bright, almost-neon red, though her latest set leans more trendy black cherry than retro Maraschino cherry.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 26 Mar. 2025
Kate Middleton and Prince William Reveal Their Relatable Weekend Schedule with George, Charlotte and Louis
Dressed in a striking scarlet Catherine Walker & Co coat dress — a re-wear from her royal wardrobe — Kate exuded a newfound strength.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The exterior is distinctively dark with a scarlet trim, and the interior has undergone a comprehensive overhaul that’s given the yacht a contemporary and chic feeling.
—Katia Damborsky, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The property peers south over its namesake lake, with water-view rooms for catching the show in your pajamas, or a private waterfront to photograph the scarlet orb reflecting off the glassy water.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Scarlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scarlet. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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