vermillion Synonyms & Antonyms
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Vermillion as a Noun
Alternative spelling of vermilion.
A vivid red synthetic pigment made of mercury sulfide.
A bright orange-red colour.
A type of red dye worn in the parting of the hair by married Hindu women.
The red skin of the lips or its border with the skin of the face.
The kermes or cochineal insect.
The cochineal dye made from this insect.
Vermillion as an Adjective
Alternative spelling of vermilion.
Having a brilliant red colour.
Having the color of the vermilion dye.
Vermillion as a Verb
Alternative spelling of vermilion.
To color or paint vermilion.
Word Forms & Grammar
vermillion (countable and uncountable, plural vermillions)
vermillion (comparative more vermillion, superlative most vermillion)
vermillion (third-person singular simple present vermillions, present participle vermillioning, simple past and past participle vermillioned or vermillion'd)
Words That Rhyme With Vermillion
Vermillion at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Alternative spelling of vermilion |
| Plural | vermillions |
| Comparative / superlative | more vermillion, most vermillion |
| Verb forms | vermillions, vermillioning, vermillioned |
Questions People Ask About Vermillion
Is vermillion a noun or an adjective?
Vermillion is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective and a verb.
What is the plural of vermillion?
The plural of vermillion is vermillions.
What is the past tense of vermillion?
The past tense of vermillion is vermillioned. The present participle is vermillioning.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of vermillion?
The comparative form is more vermillion and the superlative form is most vermillion.