TAWNY Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

tawny

adjective

ˈtȯ-nē

Definition of tawny

as in blond

of a pale yellow or yellowish brown color the tawny coat of a lion

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Recent Examples of tawny Rain streamed from their whiskers and soaked their tawny coats. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 The pale tortilla was dappled with shades of brown, toasty and tawny—simplicity, done superlatively. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 3 May 2026 Among the art conservatives found objectionable was artist Andres Serrano’s photograph titled Piss Christ featuring a plastic crucifix in a tawny liquid the artist described as his own urine. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026 Choose Harmonious Colors Gravel comes in a range of colors, including tawny browns and cool grays. — Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tawny

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When model Tricia Helfer came in for a touch-up before an introductory visit to her boyfriend’s parents, Johns toned down her bright blonde chunks to play up her naturally innocent looks.

— Vanessa Friedman, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
And while shades like honeysuckle blonde, chocolate brown, and golden cherry are taking over, fall doesn’t have to mean committing to a single shade.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of blond

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Whether your skin skews golden, peach, olive, or pink, there are multiple shades with different undertone options to guarantee a close match.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 4 Sep. 2026
Her delicate, buttery shortbread cookies get baked until lightly golden, with a crisp texture that melts in your mouth.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of golden

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