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

There’s so much to love about this cozy corduroy piece, including its shorter, waist-grazing shape, rich autumnal color options, and wide-ridged texture. — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026

No fall decorating project is complete without a few inherently autumnal additions. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Opt for one with a slouchy fit and a cool, autumnal colorway. — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026

And then there’s the never-ending list of autumnal activities to enjoy. — Sarah Allard, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above