Cerise

usgb/səˈriːz/
noun

A bright red or pinkish-red color, like that of a ripe cherry.

Her dress was a vibrant shade of cerise.
Visual representation of "cerise" - A bright red or pinkish-red color, like that of a ripe cherry.

Often appears as...

  • cerise color
  • cerise pink
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Color Precision

Use 'cerise' when you want to specify a color more specific than just red or pink.

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The sunset sky wasn't just pink; it was the perfect cerise.
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Fashion Description

In fashion, 'cerise' can describe a bold, eye-catching color choice for clothing or accessories.

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His cerise tie added a pop of color to his grey suit.
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Not Pure Red

'Cerise' is not pure red; it has a mixture of red and pink tones.

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The cerise ribbon stood out against the deep red backdrop.
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