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tawny-coloured

/ˈtɔː.ni ˌkʌl.əd/

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adjective

/ˈtɔː.ni ˌkʌl.əd/C1formalbritish
  • ruОписывает что-то, имеющее коричневато-оранжевый или желтовато-коричневый цвет, часто используется для животных или природных объектов.

Describes something that has a brownish-orange or yellowish-brown colour, often used for animals or natural objects.

  1. Having a tawny colorB2formal

    Describes something that is of a warm, brownish-orange or yellowish-brown hue, similar to the color of a lion's coat.

    ruЦвета рыжевато-коричневого

    • The tawny-coloured lion blended perfectly with the dry savannah grass.
    • She wore a beautiful tawny-coloured scarf that matched her autumn coat.
    • The bird's tawny-coloured feathers provided excellent camouflage among the fallen leaves.

    Synonymsamberbronzecopperygingerochrerussetsandytantawny

Forms
  • more tawny-coloured comparative form
  • most tawny-coloured superlative form