bright-red
Definition
- Adjective:
- Of a vivid, intense red color: Specifically, the shade of red that resembles the color of fresh raspberries. It describes a hue that is strong, clear, and highly saturated, not dull or dark.
Usage
- The word "bright-red" is used as an attributive adjective, typically placed before a noun to describe its color.
- It is a compound adjective, often hyphenated when used before a noun.
Examples
- Adjective:
- She painted her front door a bright-red color.
- The bright-red berries stood out against the green leaves.
- He wore a bright-red tie to the interview.
Advanced Usage
- As a predicate adjective: While less common, it can be used after a linking verb like "to be" or "to turn." In this case, the hyphen is sometimes omitted.
- The car was bright red after the new paint job.
- Her cheeks turned bright red with embarrassment.
Variants and Related Words
- Bright red (adjective phrase): The same color description, often written without a hyphen when not directly preceding a noun.
- The color she chose was bright red.
- Scarlet (adjective): A very bright red with a slight orange tinge.
- Crimson (adjective): A rich, deep red color, sometimes with a slight blue undertone.
Synonyms
- Vivid red: Having a very strong and bright red color.
- Vibrant red: Full of energy and brightness; strikingly red.
Antonyms
- Dull red: A red color lacking in brightness or intensity.
- Dark red: A deep red color, such as burgundy or maroon.
Adjective
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of the red of fresh raspberries
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