Color Adjectives

noun a dull grayish-brown color

verb to press or importune for payment

adjective dull grayish-brown in color

• The sky turned a deep dun color as the storm approached.
• I can't believe how dun the clouds look today.
• Those dun clouds are a sign that it's going to rain soon.
• Her mood was as dun as the overcast sky.

adjective having a yellowish or greenish color, as in jaundice

• The doctor noticed a jaundiced hue to the patient's skin, indicating a possible liver problem.
• She looked a bit jaundiced after staying out in the sun for too long.
• His face was so jaundiced, he looked like he had been pickled in vinegar.
• Her jaundiced view of the world colored all her interactions with negativity.

noun the quality or state of being swarthy; dark complexion or color

• Her swarthiness was a result of her Mediterranean heritage.
• I envy your natural swarthiness, you always look so tan.
• That guy's swarthiness is off the charts, he must spend all day in the sun.
• The swarthiness of the old house gave it a mysterious and intriguing aura.

verb to make or become warm

adjective having or giving off heat; having a high temperature

• The room was kept warm with a central heating system.
• I love snuggling up with a warm blanket on a cold night.
• Let's grab a warm cup of coffee and catch up.
• His warm smile brightened up the room.