Pronunciation: /ˈruːfəs/

Definitions of rufous

noun a bird with a rufous plumage

Example Sentences

A1 The bird had a rufous colored feathers.

A2 I saw a rufous squirrel in the park.

B1 The rufous hue of the sunset painted the sky.

B2 The rufous fox blended perfectly with the autumn leaves.

C1 The rufous tones of the painting added depth and warmth.

C2 The rufous carpet in the living room added a touch of elegance.

adjective a reddish-brown color

Example Sentences

A1 The rufous bird has a beautiful red-brown color.

A2 I saw a rufous squirrel running across the park.

B1 The rufous leaves of the tree signaled the arrival of autumn.

B2 The rufous fox blended perfectly with the fall foliage.

C1 The rufous hue of the sunset painted the sky in a warm glow.

C2 The rufous feathers of the bird shimmered in the sunlight.

Examples of rufous in a Sentence

formal The bird had beautiful rufous plumage.

informal I saw a rufous bird in the backyard today.

slang Check out that cool rufous bird over there!

figurative Her hair shone like rufous in the sunlight.

Grammatical Forms of rufous

past tense

rufoused

plural

rufouses

comparative

more rufous

superlative

most rufous

present tense

rufouses

future tense

will rufous

perfect tense

has rufoused

continuous tense

is rufousing

singular

rufous

positive degree

rufous

infinitive

to rufous

gerund

rufousing

participle

rufousing

Origin and Evolution of rufous

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'rufous' originated from Latin 'rufus' meaning red or reddish-brown.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'rufous' has been used to describe various shades of reddish-brown colors in nature, such as the color of certain animals' fur or feathers.