English adjective: vermilion | |||
1. | vermilion of a vivid red to reddish-orange color | ||
Synonyms | Chinese-red, cinnabar, vermillion | ||
Similar | chromatic | ||
Antonyms | achromatic, neutral | ||
English noun: vermilion | |||
1. | vermilion (attribute) a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge | ||
Synonyms | orange red, scarlet | ||
Broader (hypernym) | red, redness | ||
English verb: vermilion | |||
1. | vermilion (change) color vermilion | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | redden | ||