cinnabaric

/sɪnəˈbærɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

of or relating to cinnabar; resembling cinnabar in color, especially having a bright red color

“The cinnabaric hue of the sunset was breathtaking.”

2. noun

a red to brick-red mineral, mercury sulfide, occurring in cinnabar ore

“The geologist studied the cinnabaric deposits in the mine.”

Synonyms

  • crimson
  • mercurial
  • scarlet
  • vermilion

Antonyms

  • beige
  • colorless
  • pale