raspberry-red
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having the specific red color of a fresh raspberry: Describes a shade of red that is vivid, slightly purplish or pinkish-red, resembling the typical color of ripe raspberries.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- She wore a beautiful raspberry-red dress to the party.
- The sunset painted the sky in stunning raspberry-red hues.
- The artist mixed colors to achieve the perfect raspberry-red for the berry in the painting.
Advanced Usage
- As a color descriptor in specific contexts: Often used in fashion, design, and art to specify a particular shade, implying a sense of richness and vibrancy.
- The brand's new lipstick line features a popular shade called "Midnight Bloom," which is a deep raspberry-red.
Variants and Related Words
- Raspberry (noun): The soft, red, edible berry from which this color name is derived.
- Raspberry-colored (adjective): A less common variant with the same meaning as 'raspberry-red'.
Synonyms
- Crimson: A deep, rich red color, sometimes with a slight blue undertone.
- Cerise: A bright, deep cherry red.
- Ruby: A deep, pure red color resembling the gemstone.
Notes on Different Meanings
- The term is almost exclusively used to describe the specific color. It does not refer to the fruit itself when used as a hyphenated adjective. The primary meaning is chromatic.
Adjective
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of the red of fresh raspberries
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