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

West Coasters don’t need to board a cross-country flight to enjoy a picture-perfect autumnal weekend. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025

There's no better time than the present to give your closet an autumnal refresh — especially since tons of our favorite stores are launching new fall fashion staples. —Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025

Some Trader Joe’s reviewers recommend pairing them with autumnal spreads, such as pumpkin butter or apple butter. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025

As for accessories, the British royal family member opted for neutrals for her handbag and pumps in beige and embraced warm tones to complement her autumnal color scheme with gold earrings. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 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