BROWN Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

brown

adjective

as in tanned

having a skin color darkened by the sun It was easy to tell who among the beachgoers worked outside, as their bodies were brown from the sun.

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Recent Examples of brown Jones said he’s made lifelong friends through 5000 Role Models and has created a ripple effect in mentorship in Black and brown communities. —

Miami Herald, 30 May 2026 The brown spots that start off yellow are caused by a fungus. —

Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026 Depending on the variety and how long it's been exposed, that discoloration can show up as pink, red, or even light brown. —

Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 May 2026 If a neutral is more your speed, then my pick is this white pair with caramelly brown details. —

Natalie Cantell, InStyle, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for brown

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tanned

Adjective

The biggest is Theroux’s overly tanned and idiotic tech billionaire Benji Barnes, who is dating Emily (Emily Blunt) after recently divorcing his cool wife Sasha Barnes (Lucy Liu) and leaving her with billions.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 May 2026
The ex-spies blended in nicely among the engineers, techies, and tanned retirees from law enforcement and government-adjacent jobs.

— Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026