autumnal

adjective

au·​tum·​nal ȯ-ˈtəm-nəl 

: of, relating to, or characteristic of autumn

autumnal weather

autumnal colors

the autumnal equinox

I am often surprised to see rising amid these trees the rounded tops of apple-trees glowing with red or yellow fruit, in harmony with the autumnal tints of the forest.

—Henry David Thoreau

autumnally

ȯ-ˈtəm-nə-lē 

adverb

These days on the verge of winter were autumnally fair, struck through with warmth until the swift lengthening of the shadows.

—John Updike

Examples of autumnal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead of packing an outfit for every day of an autumnal getaway, choose a handful of basic staples that can be mixed and matched to create endless pairings. —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025

For fall and winter, its statement-makers like dark autumnal maxidresses and knitted minis that are the dominating option. —Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2025

And while autumnal burgundy and trendy cranberry nails have had their time in the spotlight, the start of winter the perfect time to test drive a richer shade. —Grace McCarty, Glamour, 3 Dec. 2025

But, no matter how personal, as one season transitions into another, autumnal accords are back on top this fall. —Akili King, Essence, 28 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin autumnālis, from autumnus autumn + -ālis -al entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above