cerise
/sə'ri:z/
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Definition
Adjective:
- Of a bright, deep red color resembling that of a ripe cherry: "cerise" describes a specific shade of red that is vivid and somewhat purplish-red, similar to the color of cherries.
Noun:
- A bright, deep red color: "cerise" is the name for the color itself, a rich red hue.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- She wore a beautiful cerise dress to the party.
- The artist mixed paints to achieve the perfect cerise shade for the flower petals.
Noun:
- The logo uses a bold cerise that really stands out.
- Cerise is her favorite color for lipstick.
Advanced Usage
- As a color descriptor in fashion and design: "Cerise" is a precise term often used in industries like fashion, cosmetics, and interior design to specify a particular red tone.
- The new fall collection features several items in cerise.
Variants and Related Words
- Cherry (adj/n): While "cherry" can refer to the fruit or a similar red color, "cerise" is the specific term for the color. "Cherry red" is a common synonym.
- Crimson (adj/n): A deep, rich red color, but typically slightly darker and less purplish than cerise.
- Ruby (adj/n): A deep red color resembling the gemstone; often darker and more purely red than cerise.
Synonyms
- Cherry red: A very close synonym, often used interchangeably.
- Deep pink: In some color systems, cerise may be classified as a very deep, reddish pink.
Antonyms
- Color opposites: Colors on the opposite side of the color wheel, such as cyan or a pale green, are considered antonyms in terms of hue.
Adjective
- of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
Noun
- a red the color of ripe cherries