carmines

[US]/'kɑːmaɪn/
[UK]/'kɑrmaɪn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. crimson, deep red
adj. crimson, deep red

Phrases & Collocations

vibrant carmine hue

Example Sentences

The artist used carmine paint to create a vibrant red masterpiece.

The carmine lipstick complemented her outfit perfectly.

Carmine is a popular color choice for traditional Chinese New Year decorations.

She added a touch of carmine blush to her cheeks for a rosy glow.

The carmine dye gave the fabric a deep red hue.

The carmine flowers in the garden attracted many butterflies.

The carmine sunset painted the sky with hues of red and orange.

The carmine velvet curtains added a luxurious touch to the room.

The carmine berries on the bush were ripe and ready to be picked.

Her carmine nail polish matched her red dress perfectly.

Real-world Examples

Two spots of carmine glowed in her cheeks.

Source: Medium-rare steak

Gerlach and others had some luck using carmine to highlight different kinds of cell structures, but where Gerlach got stuck was in exploring the tissues of the brain.

Source: Crash Course Anatomy and Physiology

So one day, he tried making a diluted version of the stain — thinning out the carmine with ammonia and gelatin — and wetted a sample of brain tissue with it.

Source: Crash Course Anatomy and Physiology

Back in his day, a few scientists had been tinkering with staining tissues, especially with a compound called carmine — a red dye derived from the scales of a crushed-up insects.

Source: Crash Course Anatomy and Physiology

By its carmined lip, its near-smart hat, its babbling of " him, " and by the knowledge which looks boldly out of its eyes you know it is tragically old.

Source: Medium-rare steak

And while she looked the carmine flush with which warmth and sound sleep had suffused her cheeks and neck dissolved from view, and the deathlike pallor in his face flew across into hers.

Source: Returning Home

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