Tawny

Pronunciation: /ˈtɔni/

Definitions of tawny

adjective of a light orange-brown color, like that of a lion's fur

Example Sentences

A1 The cat had a tawny fur coat.

A2 The tawny owl perched on the branch, blending in with its surroundings.

B1 The savanna was filled with tawny grasses waving in the wind.

B2 The artist used a palette of tawny colors to create a warm and inviting atmosphere in the painting.

C1 The tawny hues of the sunset painted the sky in a breathtaking display of nature's beauty.

C2 The tawny lioness prowled through the grasslands, her powerful presence commanding respect from all who saw her.

Examples of tawny in a Sentence

formal The tawny color of the lion's fur blended perfectly with the dry grass of the savanna.

informal I love how your tawny hair glows in the sunlight.

slang Check out that tawny car, it's so sleek!

figurative Her voice had a tawny quality, warm and soothing like a cup of hot cocoa.

Grammatical Forms of tawny

• past tense: tawnied
• plural: tawnies
• comparative: tawnier
• superlative: tawniest
• present tense: tawns
• future tense: will tawny
• perfect tense: have tawnied
• continuous tense: is tawnying
• singular: tawny
• positive degree: tawny
• infinitive: to tawny
• gerund: tawnying
• participle: tawnied

Origin and Evolution of tawny

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'tawny' originated from the Middle English word 'taunie' which was derived from the Old French word 'tane' meaning tan-colored.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the color of leather, 'tawny' later evolved to describe a light brown or yellowish-brown color, particularly in reference to the color of certain animals' fur or skin.