Brown (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of a color similar to that of wood or earth.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The brown bear climbed up the mountain, its fur blending in with the surroundings.
- She wore a brown sweater to match her brown boots.
- The soil was a rich brown color, perfect for planting flowers.
- The brown leather armchair was a comfortable spot to read a book.
- The brown eyes of the puppy sparkled with excitement as it played with its toys.
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Meaning 2
(of skin) deeply suntanned.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The tourists were easily identifiable by their brown skin, which contrasted with the locals' paler complexions.
- Her skin was a rich brown from spending hours by the pool during her vacation.
- The brown glow of her skin made her bright smile seem even more radiant.
- He emerged from his beach holiday with a brown tan that took weeks to fade.
- Her naturally fair skin turned a lovely brown after a few weeks of surfing in the summer.