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Browner Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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browner

[หˆbraสŠnษ™r ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adjective

color comparison

Browner is the comparative form of brown, used to describe something that has a greater amount of brown color compared to another object or entity. It is often used to compare shades of colors in various contexts, from art to fashion.

Synonyms

darker brown, more brown.

Examples of usage

  • The leaves turned browner as autumn approached.
  • Her hair looked browner in the sunlight.
  • I prefer the browner shade of paint for the walls.

Translations

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Origin of 'browner'

The word 'brown' can be traced back to the Old English 'brลซn,' which is of Germanic origin. This term has similarities in several other languages, such as the Middle Dutch 'bruin' and the Old High German 'brลซn'. The comparative form 'browner' emerged as a standard way to express the degree of the color brown relative to other colors. Over time, 'brown' has evolved in usage, encompassing not just the color but also influencing the naming of various shades and tones, during the revival of interest in natural colors in the 19th century. The use of 'browner' allows for nuanced descriptions in both art and natural observations, helping to convey visual experiences more vividly.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,075 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.