Meaning & Definition of word "Tawny"
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Tawny
/ˈtɔːni/
adjective:
- 1. a yellowish-brown color; a warm, sandy shade.
- Example: The tawny lion lay quietly in the grass, blending in with the savannah.
- 2. having a light brown or brownish-orange color.
- Example: The tawny leaves of autumn crunched beneath her feet as she walked through the park.
- 3. of a color that resembles the warm brown of a tawny owl's feathers.
- Example: She wore a tawny dress that complemented her golden hair.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'tané', meaning 'tanned, tawny'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tawny owl:
A species of owl known for its brownish color.
tawny port:
A type of wine that has a golden or brownish color.
Related Words
fawn:
A light brown color, similar to tawny.
amber:
A warm yellowish-brown color.
Slang Meanings of tawny
Meaning: A term used affectionately for someone with a warm, inviting complexion.
Example Sentence: She has that tawny glow that everyone loves.
Meaning: Used to describe something aged or weathered, like tawny leather.
Example Sentence: That old jacket has a real tawny vibe.