pink-red
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Having a color that is a blend of red with a noticeable amount of pink; a reddish color with a pinkish tint. This term describes a specific shade within the red color spectrum, where the dominant red hue is softened or lightened by the presence of pink.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The evening sky turned a beautiful pink-red as the sun set.
- She painted her nails a vibrant pink-red shade.
- The flowers in the garden were a delicate pink-red.
Advanced Usage
- Descriptive Color Term: "Pink-red" is a compound color adjective often used in descriptive writing, fashion, design, and botany to specify a hue more precisely than simply "red" or "pink."
- The artist mixed crimson and white to achieve the perfect pink-red for the portrait's background.
Variants and Related Words
- Pinkish-red (adj): An alternative form with the same meaning.
- The fabric had a pinkish-red hue.
- Reddish-pink (adj): A variant that emphasizes the pink base with a red tint, often used interchangeably with "pink-red."
- The mineral specimen showed a striking reddish-pink coloration.
Synonyms
- Rosy: Suggesting a healthy, pinkish-red color, often used for complexions.
- Salmon: A specific pinkish-orange or pinkish-red color.
- Coral: A reddish or pinkish-orange color.
Antonyms
- Blue-green: A color on the opposite side of the color wheel.
- Olive: A dull greenish or brownish-green color.
Adjective
- of red tinged with pink