rose-red

/'rouz'red/

Thân thiện

The artist mixed a rose-red paint for the flower petals.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Of a deep slightly bluish red color: Describes a specific shade of red that is rich, deep, and has subtle blue undertones, reminiscent of the color of some red roses.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The evening sky turned a beautiful rose-red as the sun set.
  • She wore a rose-red dress that was both elegant and striking.

Advanced Usage

• Descriptive Use: Often used in literary, artistic, or descriptive contexts to evoke a precise and vivid color imagery, more specific than simply "red" or "pink."
  • The artist mixed crimson with a touch of violet to achieve the perfect rose-red hue for the petals.

Variants and Related Words

• Rose (noun/adjective): Can refer to the flower or, as a color, a purplish-red or pinkish-red shade. "Rose-red" is a more specific, deeper variant.
• Rosy (adjective): Typically describes a healthy, pinkish color, often in cheeks, or suggests optimism. It is generally lighter and less blue than "rose-red."

Synonyms

• Crimson: A deep, rich red color, sometimes with a hint of blue, very similar to rose-red.
• Ruby: A deep red color like that of the gemstone; can be synonymous with a pure, vivid deep red.
• Carmine: A vivid red with a slight purplish tint, often used in pigments.

Antonyms

• Pale: Very light in color or shade.
• Colorless: Lacking color.
• Chartreuse: A bright greenish-yellow color, which is on the opposite side of the color wheel from deep reds.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of a deep slightly bluish red color