Cerise Definition & Meaning

cerise
adjective
  1. of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
noun
  1. a red the color of ripe cherries

Synonyms for cerise

carmine adj

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange)

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cherry adj

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange)

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chromatic adj

able to refract light without spectral color separation; "chromatic lens" based on a scale consisting of 12 semitones

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colored adj

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination; "colored crepe paper"; "the film was in color

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crimson adj

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange)

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red adj

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange)

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reddish adj

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange)

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ruby adj

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange)

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ruddy adj

inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life; "a ruddy complexion"; "Santa's rubicund cheeks

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scarlet adj

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange)

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"Cerise" in song lyrics

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  • "Le ghetto est la cerise"
    113 — Au Summum
  • "madame croque cerise"
    AOL — AOL
  • "megan cerise"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does cerise mean?
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies a red the color of ripe cherries
What part of speech is cerise?
Cerise is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does cerise have?
Cerise has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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