Brownish: meaning, definitions and examples
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brownish
[ ˈbraʊnɪʃ ]
color description
The term 'brownish' describes a color that is somewhat brown but not entirely so. It indicates a hue that is a mix or shade of brown, often implying a less vivid or lighter variant of brown. The 'ish' suffix suggests that the color may not be precisely brown, but rather has brown as a dominant characteristic along with other colors. It can be used in various contexts, such as describing nature, materials, or other objects that possess this color.
Synonyms
brunette, chestnut, cocoa, tawny, umber
Examples of usage
- The leaves turned a brownish color in autumn.
- He wore a brownish sweater that looked very cozy.
- The dog's fur was a mix of brownish patches.
- She painted the walls a soft brownish shade.
Translations
Translations of the word "brownish" in other languages:
🇵🇹 marronáceo
🇮🇳 भूरा
🇩🇪 braunartig
🇮🇩 coklat
🇺🇦 коричнюватий
🇵🇱 brązowawy
🇯🇵 茶色がかった
🇫🇷 brunâtre
🇪🇸 marrón oscuro
🇹🇷 kahverengimsi
🇰🇷 갈색이 도는
🇸🇦 بني
🇨🇿 hnědý
🇸🇰 hnedastý
🇨🇳 棕色的
🇸🇮 rjavkast
🇮🇸 brúnleitur
🇰🇿 қоңырлау
🇬🇪 ყავისფერი
🇦🇿 qəhvəyi
🇲🇽 marrón
Etymology
The word 'brownish' is derived from the adjective 'brown,' which has its origins in the Old English 'brūn,' meaning brown in color. 'Brown' itself can be traced back to Proto-Germanic *brūna, which signified dark or dusky. The addition of the suffix 'ish,' which is used to indicate a certain quality or characteristic, helps to convey that the color is not purely brown but has characteristics of brown intertwined with other hues. This form emerged in Middle English and has been commonly used in both everyday and literary contexts to describe colors that have a notable brown element while also blending with other tones.