Pronunciation: /ˈsiːpiə/

Definitions of sepia

noun a reddish-brown color resembling that of sepia ink

Example Sentences

A1 I found an old photograph in sepia tones.

A2 She prefers to edit her photos in sepia for a vintage look.

B1 The artist used sepia ink to create a beautiful drawing.

B2 The sepia tones of the painting gave it a timeless quality.

C1 The sepia photographs from the 19th century are highly sought after by collectors.

C2 The sepia print of the landscape captured the nostalgic feeling of the scene.

adjective of a reddish-brown color resembling that of sepia ink

Example Sentences

A1 The old photograph had a sepia tone.

A2 She decorated her room with sepia-colored curtains.

B1 The artist used sepia paint to create a vintage look in the painting.

B2 The sepia photographs from the 1920s captured the essence of the era.

C1 The sepia filter gave the modern photo a nostalgic feel.

C2 The sepia tones in the film added depth and richness to the cinematography.

Examples of sepia in a Sentence

formal The artist used sepia tones to create a vintage look in the photograph.

informal I love how sepia filters make photos look old school.

slang That sepia filter is giving me major retro vibes.

figurative The memories of that day are now etched in sepia tones in my mind.

Grammatical Forms of sepia

past tense

sepiad

plural

sepias

comparative

more sepia

superlative

most sepia

present tense

sepia

future tense

will sepia

perfect tense

has sepia

continuous tense

is sepiaing

singular

sepia

positive degree

sepia

infinitive

to sepia

gerund

sepiating

participle

sepiaed

Origin and Evolution of sepia

First Known Use: 1848 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'sepia' originates from the Greek word 'sepia' which means cuttlefish. Cuttlefish ink was used in ancient times as a writing and drawing pigment.
Evolution of the word: Originally referring to the dark pigment derived from cuttlefish ink, 'sepia' has evolved to also describe a reddish-brown color often used in photography to give a vintage or aged effect.