Definitions

vermilion

[ver-mil-yuhn] / vərˈmɪl yən /

NOUN

red

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cardinal coral crimson flaming glowing maroon rose wine

STRONG

blooming blush brick burgundy carmine cerise cherry chestnut claret copper dahlia fuchsia garnet geranium infrared magenta pink puce ruby russet rust salmon sanguine scarlet titian

WEAK

bloodshot florid flushed healthy inflamed roseate rosy rubicund ruddy rufescent

Example Sentences

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Snowplows cleared Kaiser Pass on Wednesday, which made it possible for Gutierrez to access Vermilion Valley Resort on Lake Edison for the first time this year, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025

Many of these were condors that had roosted in Arizona’s Vermilion Cliffs, the same place where captive-bred birds were first released in 1996.

From Scientific American • Aug. 29, 2023

Canada's Vermilion Energy Inc on Monday lowered its current quarter production outlook due to a shut-in caused by the wildfires in West Central Alberta.

From Reuters • May 15, 2023

The organization has pointed out that groundwater flooding after heavy rains in this region could carry even more pollution from the Vermilion site.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2023

“Etienne? But—?” Vermilion spots open and close in his vision.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

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