umber

• Veraltetes Adjektiv mit der Bedeutung 'schattig' oder 'beschattet', abgeleitet vom Substantiv 'Umbra' (ein dunkelbraunes Pigment). Wird im modernen Englisch nicht mehr verwendet.

An obsolete adjective meaning 'shady' or 'shadowy', derived from the noun 'umber' (a dark brown pigment). It is no longer used in modern English.

1. Brownish colorB2formal

   Of the color of any of various natural brown earth pigments, ranging from yellowish-brown to dark reddish-brown.

   Umbra

   • The artist used umber tones to paint the autumn leaves.
   • The old photograph had an umber tint from age.
   • The walls were painted a warm umber shade.

   Synonymebrowndark-brownochrereddish-brownsepia

• Ein natürlich vorkommendes Erdpigment, das Farbtöne von mittlerem bis dunklem Braun erzeugt und häufig in der Kunst und Malerei verwendet wird. Es bezeichnet auch den daraus gewonnenen Farbton sowie den Farbstoff selbst.

A noun referring to a natural earth pigment that produces a range of medium to dark brown colors, commonly used in art and painting.

1. Earth pigmentC1formalart

   A natural brown or reddish-brown clay pigment containing iron and manganese oxides, used in painting and coloring.

   Umbra

   • The artist mixed umber with linseed oil to create a warm brown tone.
   • Raw umber is a common pigment in oil painting.
   • Umber was widely used in Renaissance paintings for shadows.

2. B2formalart

   A medium to dark brown color, often with a slightly yellowish or reddish hue.

   Umbra

   • The walls were painted in a rich umber shade.
   • Her coat was a deep umber, perfect for autumn.
   • The landscape was dominated by earthy umber tones.

   Synonymebrownchestnutchocolatecoffeemahoganyochresepiasienna