brown Synonyms
Another word for brown
• adjective (Context 1)
Of a color produced by mixing red, yellow, and black, resembling that of wood, soil, or roasted coffee.
"The autumn leaves turned a deep, rich brownish before falling to the ground."
• noun (Context 2)
A dark color or pigment resembling that of earth, wood, or roasted coffee.
"The artist mixed red, yellow, and black paints on her palette to create a warm shade of umber."
• verb (Context 3)
To make or become brown, especially by cooking, roasting, orsearing the outer surface of food.
"Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet and sear the onions before adding the garlic."
• adjective (Context 4)
Having naturally dark skin or a complexion darkened by exposure to the sun.
"After spending the entire summer working outdoors, his arms were deeply tanned."
• adjective (Context 5)
Made with wholemeal flour or unrefined ingredients that retain their natural dark color (especially of bread, rice, or sugar).
"She prefers using wholemeal rice and whole-wheat pasta in her recipes for the added fiber."
• verb (Context 6)
To become dark, tanned, or withered from exposure to sunlight, age, or dryness.
"Without regular watering during the August drought, the lawn quickly browned."
• noun (Context 7)
Brown clothing or fabric worn as an outfit or uniform.
"The park rangers were dressed in their standard browns and wide-brimmed hats."
Opposites of brown
The opposite of brown shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: