scarlet
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈskɑɹɫət// UK //skˈɑːlət// scar·let
adj. having a very bright red color. You use this to describe things that are a deeper, more intense red than a standard red crayon.
adj. describing a brilliant red color with a slight orange tint. Often used to describe fabrics, flowers, or facial expressions of extreme emotion.
She wore a beautiful scarlet dress to the party.
The autumn leaves turned a brilliant scarlet before falling to the forest floor.
The cardinal's scarlet plumage stood out in stark contrast against the white snow of the midwinter garden.
Usage
Typically placed before the noun it modifies; often used to describe a person's face when they are embarrassed or angry.