Definition

1. 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.

2. 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

1. 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

1. a red the color of ripe cherries