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Tannish - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Tannish describes a light brown or tan color, often with a slightly yellowish or grayish tint. It is commonly used to describe natural tones in fabrics, wood, or skin.

tannish

/ˈtænɪʃ/ /ˈtænɪʃ/

Definition:

Slightly brown or tan in color.

Synonyms:

tawny, beige, buff, khaki

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

pale, colorless

Common Collocations:

tannish hue, tannish color, tannish shade

Derivatives:

tan, tanned, tanning

Usage Tips:

Use "tannish" to describe a light brown shade, often for fabrics or natural tones.

Common Phrases:

tannish glow, tannish tint, tannish undertone

Etymology:

Derived from "tan," from Old English "tannian," meaning to convert hide into leather.

Examples:

  • 1. The walls were painted a soft tannish color.
  • 2. Her dress had a subtle tannish hue under the sunlight.
  • 3. The old book’s pages had turned tannish with age.
  • 4. He wore tannish boots that matched his belt perfectly.

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