What is another word for red?

Common synonyms for red include cerise, scarlet, red, bolshy, redness.

What is the opposite of red?

Antonyms of red include blue, green, pale, colorless, white.

Synonyms for

Red

Verb / red / Another word for red — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having the color of blood or fire, typically a shade of crimson or pinkish-red

Synonyms & similar words

cerise scarlet red bolshy redness bolshie crimson bloodred violent cherry redink gain redriver cherryred bolshevik reddish rubyred reddened ruby redfaced loss flushed ruddy carmine marxist crimson scarlet ruby cherry garnet maroon rose carmine brick vermilion burgundy claret coral flaming fiery bloody sanguine rust mahogany auburn

Synonyms by register

Formal

crimson vermilion scarlet

Informal

ruddy rosy

Literary

sanguine rubicund

Antonyms

blue green pale colorless white black dark

Common collocations

red wine
red meat
red light
red carpet
red alert
red hot
red flag

Word family

noun redness

verb redden

adjective red

adverb redly

Usage note

While 'red' is a primary color, its connotations can range from passion and love to anger and danger. It is also commonly associated with political movements.