Synonyms for

Vermilion

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

Definition

a bright red pigment made from mercury sulfide.

Synonyms & similar words

cinnabar vermillion scarlet orangered chinesered red scarlet crimson ruby cherry brick carmine garnet maroon rose rouge rust sanguine wine blood fire-engine flaming fuchsia hot-pink magenta

Example sentences

  1. The vermilion color of the sunset was breathtaking.
  2. She wore a vermilion dress to the party.
  3. The vermilion pigment was expensive.
  4. The vermilion leaves of the maple tree were beautiful in the fall.
  5. The vermilion bird was a symbol of good luck.

Quotes

  • The vermilion of life is improved by the dross it rubs off.
  • A vermilion mark, like a wound, is not so soon got rid of.
  • No tree becomes rooted and sturdy unless many a wind assails it. For by its very tossing it tightens its grip and plants its roots more securely; the fragile trees are those that have grown in a sunny valley.

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