Definitions

1. noun

A bright red color.

“The sunset cast a scarlet glow over the sky.”

2. adjective

Having or showing a bright red color.

“She wore a scarlet dress to the party.”

3. noun

A deep red or reddish-brown color, especially of the color of blood.

“The scarlet liquid spilled from the cut.”

4. noun

A symbol of shame or guilt, especially in the form of a scarlet letter.

“In the novel, the main character wore a scarlet letter ‘A’ on her chest.”