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

While autumnal tones are a ubiquitous color scape for the season, burgundy has really popped on several high-profile stars over the course of the last few weeks. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025

The star didn't want to go overboard with makeup, opting for a minimalist approach, and the results are festive, autumnal, and refreshingly different. —Ana Serrano, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025

The number served as the second consecutive time Kelce wore an autumnal outfit with a subtle reference to the woodsy track. —Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025

Choose from an array of classic autumnal shades to find the perfect fit for you. —Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 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