Cerise

/səˈriːz/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A deep to vivid red color, often associated with cherries.

She chose a cerise dress for the summer party.

The color of the ripe cerise cherry.

The walls of the room were painted in a cerise shade that brightened the space.

adjective

Of a deep to vivid red color.

The cerise flowers bloomed vibrantly in the garden.

Relating to or resembling the color cerise.

He wore a cerise tie that complemented his light gray suit.

From French, literally meaning 'cherry', from 'cerise' (cherry).

cerise on the cake

An additional benefit or element that enhances something.

in cerise

Referring to something that is colored or themed in cerise.

cherry

A small, round fruit that is typically red or black.

red

The color at the end of the spectrum next to orange and opposite violet.

Very stylish or trendy.

Her outfit is so cerise, everyone is talking about it!