Sepia (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Type genus of the Sepiidae.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Synonyms

• Genus Sepia

Meaning ²

A shade of brown with a tinge of red.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

• The old photograph had faded to a warm sepia that gave it a nostalgic feel.
• Her hair was a rich sepia color that complemented her golden skin tone.
• The sepia-toned wallpaper added a touch of elegance to the room's decor.
• The artist mixed a shade of sepia with the paint to create a sense of depth and warmth.
• The sunset cast a sepia glow over the landscape, giving it a surreal quality.

Synonyms

• Reddish Brown
• Mahogany
• Venetian Red
• Burnt Sienna

Hypernyms

• Brown

Hyponyms

• Brick Red
• Indian Red
• Copper

Meaning ³

Rich brown pigment prepared from the ink of cuttlefishes.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.