knallrot
bright red; scarlet
English translations
- 01
bright red
- 02
brilliant red
Word details
- German meaning
- Sehr rot, von intensiver, leuchtender Farbe.
- English meaning
- bright red
- Synonym
- leuchtend rot, hochrot
- German example
- Sein Gesicht wurde knallrot vor Wut.
- English example
- His face turned bright red with anger.
Related words
- hochrot
Crimson, flushed
Example sentences with “knallrot”
Er wurde vor Scham knallrot. (He turned bright red with shame.)
Frequently asked questions
Why 'knall'?
It emphasizes the intensity of the color, like a flash or a bang.