What does TAWNY mean?

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Tawny is an adjective.

Definitions

• Of a light brown to brownish-orange color.
• Resembling the color of tanned leather.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈtɔni/
• UK: /ˈtɔːni/

Origin and Usage

The word "tawny" originated from the Old French word "tanné," which means "tanned." It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the color of tanned leather and later extended to describe the color of other things, such as animals and landscapes.

Synonyms

• Brownish
• Golden-brown
• Amber
• Yellowish-brown

Related Words

• Tansy
• Tonga
• Atony
• Antsy
• Santo

Example Sentences

• The tawny lioness basked in the sun.
• The tawny leather of the jacket was soft and supple.
• The tawny sand dunes stretched out before them.
• The birds feathers were a beautiful shade of tawny.
• He wore a tawny scarf to match his eyes.