Tawnier: meaning, definitions and examples

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tawnier

 

[ ˈtɔːniər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

color description

Tawnier is a comparative form of the adjective 'tawny,' which refers to a warm, sandy, or reddish-brown color. It is often used in descriptions of animal fur, skin tones, or natural landscapes.

Synonyms

darker, reddish-brown, sandier.

Examples of usage

  • The deer has a tawnier coat in the summer.
  • Her complexion is tawnier after spending time in the sun.
  • The tawnier hues of the sunset were breathtaking.

Translations

Translations of the word "tawnier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais pálido

🇮🇳 ज्यादा हल्का

🇩🇪 hellerer

🇮🇩 lebih pucat

🇺🇦 блідіший

🇵🇱 jaśniejszy

🇯🇵 より明るい

🇫🇷 plus clair

🇪🇸 más claro

🇹🇷 daha açık

🇰🇷 더 밝은

🇸🇦 أكثر إشراقًا

🇨🇿 svělejší

🇸🇰 jasnejší

🇨🇳 更明亮

🇸🇮 bol svetel

🇮🇸 skýrari

🇰🇿 жарқын

🇬🇪 უფრო ნათელი

🇦🇿 daha açıq

🇲🇽 más claro

Etymology

The word 'tawny' has its origins in the late Middle English period, derived from the Old French term 'tani', which is a variation of 'tanne', meaning 'to tan' or 'to make brown'. The word was used to describe the color of animal pelts and has evolved over time to encompass a range of brownish shades. 'Tawnier' developed as the comparative form to describe something that possesses a greater degree of this warm brown color. It has been particularly popular in literature and poetry to evoke a sense of nature and beauty in descriptions of wildlife and landscapes. The allure of tawny tones has persisted, making it a relevant term in contemporary fashion and design as well.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,393, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.