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Definition of brownish

brownish

/ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/
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• adjective

1

Somewhat brown in color; having a slight tinge or shade of brown.

Example

"After weeks without rain, the lush green lawn turned a dull, brownish color."

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browning
brownish
brownishness
brownness
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as 'brunish', from the root 'brown' (Old English 'brun') combined with the suffix '-ish' (Old English '-isc'), denoting a slight degree or approximation of the color.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brownish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brownish
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