Carmine (Adjective)
Meaning
Of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The carmine flowers bloomed vibrantly in the garden, attracting a swarm of bees and butterflies.
- Her carmine lips stood out against her pale skin, making her look like a porcelain doll.
- The carmine gemstone glimmered in the light, its deep red color seeming to pulse with an inner fire.
- The artist mixed a carmine pigment with a touch of yellow to create a warm, sunset-inspired hue.
- The carmine color of the ripening tomatoes signaled that they were ready to be picked and eaten.