BROWN Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

brown

adjective

Definition of brown

as in tanned

having a skin color darkened by the sun It was easy to tell who among the beachgoers worked outside, as their bodies were brown from the sun.

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Recent Examples of brown Ivory has a warm undertone, often of yellow but sometimes of pink or brown, while a dead-white has a cool undertone, lightly inflected with gray or blue. — Wendy S. Walters, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026 Brats in buns were piled high with brown mustard and sauerkraut, while a sausage sampler platter (for $18) featured three types of German sausages and spaetzle. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2026 Keierleber is described as a 6-foot white male, approximately 240 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 10 Oct. 2026 Pictures show a thick, greenish-brown patina covering its surface, though some of the original markings remain visible. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brown

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tanned

Adjective

And, two, it’s being touted as a way to give you the lean, tanned look of a Barbie doll without ultraviolet radiation exposure.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
How the Sun Affects Acne Sun exposure may cause acne to temporarily look better simply because tanned skin makes marks on skin less noticeable.

— Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 July 2026

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