Brassy

Pronunciation: /ˈbræsi/

Definitions of brassy

adjective made of or resembling brass

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a brassy necklace that sparkled in the sunlight.

A2 The brassy trumpet player stood out in the marching band.

B1 Her brassy attitude often rubbed people the wrong way.

B2 The brassy tone of the singer's voice captivated the audience.

C1 The brassy decor of the hotel lobby gave it a luxurious feel.

C2 Despite her brassy exterior, she had a heart of gold.

Examples of brassy in a Sentence

formal The brassy sound of the trumpet filled the concert hall.

informal She always wears brassy jewelry to stand out.

slang Her brassy attitude can be off-putting to some people.

figurative His brassy personality shines through in everything he does.

Grammatical Forms of brassy

• past tense: brassed
• plural: brassies
• comparative: brassier
• superlative: brassiest
• present tense: brasses
• future tense: will brass
• perfect tense: have brassed
• continuous tense: is brassing
• singular: brassy
• positive degree: brassy
• infinitive: to brass
• gerund: brassing
• participle: brassing

Origin and Evolution of brassy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'brassy' originated from the Middle English word 'bras' which meant 'brass'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something made of brass, the term 'brassy' evolved to also describe someone who is bold, loud, or showy in an obnoxious way.