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brownest

 

[ braʊnɛst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

color description

Brownest is the superlative form of the adjective 'brown', used to describe something that has the darkest shade of brown among others. It indicates the highest degree of brownness in an object or substance.

Synonyms

darkest brown, most brown

Examples of usage

  • This is the brownest chocolate cake I've ever seen.
  • She wore the brownest dress at the party.
  • The brownest leaves fall during autumn.

Translations

Translations of the word "brownest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais marrom

🇮🇳 सबसे भूरा

🇩🇪 braunste

🇮🇩 terbrown

🇺🇦 найкоричневіший

🇵🇱 najbardziej brązowy

🇯🇵 最も茶色い

🇫🇷 le plus brun

🇪🇸 el más marrón

🇹🇷 en kahverengi

🇰🇷 가장 갈색의

🇸🇦 الأكثر بني

🇨🇿 nejhnědší

🇸🇰 najhnedší

🇨🇳 最棕色的

🇸🇮 najbolj rjav

🇮🇸 brúnnasti

🇰🇿 ең қоңыр

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ყავისფერი

🇦🇿 ən qəhvəyi

🇲🇽 el más marrón

Etymology

The word 'brown' derives from the Old English term 'brūn', which has its roots in the Proto-Germanic '*brūna', a term that signified the color of various natural substances. The use of 'brownest' as a superlative form developed over time as the English language evolved, influenced by the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives in Middle English. The concept of brown encompasses a range of shades, created by mixing different colors, particularly red, yellow, and black. With the evolution of language and color categorization, 'brown' came to represent earthy tones, which are commonly found in nature, further emphasizing its significance in describing various features in art, design, and fashion.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,130, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.