What does auburn mean?
Auburn means A dark reddish-brown colour, often used to describe hair colour..
Auburn
/ˈɔ.bɚn/ · noun
Meaning
A dark reddish-brown colour, often used to describe hair colour..
Definitions by Sense
- A dark reddish-brown colour, often used to describe hair colour.
- Of a reddish-brown colour.
Example Sentences
All were watching somebody in the garden with deep interest, their three faces close together: a jovial and round one, a pale one with dark hair, and a fair one whose tresses were auburn. “Don’t push! You can see as well as I,” said Retty, the auburn-haired and youngest girl, without removing her eyes from the window.
[…]; nor was Miss Wilkinson the ideal: he had often pictured to himself the great violet eyes and the alabaster skin of some lovely girl, and he had thought of himself burying his face in the rippling masses of her auburn hair.
I never thought I'd meet a girl like you / Meet a girl like you / With auburn hair and tawny eyes
Synonyms for auburn
Antonyms for auburn
Related Words
Word Forms
- auburns
- more auburn
- most auburn
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for auburn?
Common synonyms include redbrown, abram, cupreous, colorful.
What is the opposite of auburn?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use auburn in a sentence?
All were watching somebody in the garden with deep interest, their three faces close together: a jovial and round one, a pale one with dark hair, and a fair one whose tresses were auburn. “Don’t push! You can see as well as I,” said Retty, the auburn-haired and youngest girl, without removing her eyes from the window.
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