Synonyms of brown

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.

Related Words

• tanned
• red
• flushed
• bronzed
• flush
• suntanned
• pink
• glowing
• ruddy
• pinkish
• rosy
• blooming
• warm
• sanguine
• florid
• rubicund
• blowsy
• blushing
• full-blooded
• bloomy
• cherubic

Dissimilar Words

• pale
• ashy
• ashen
• sallow
• pallid
• pasty
• white
• doughy
• wan
• palish
• mealy
• livid
• lurid
• peaked
• peaky
• blanched
• whitened
• sallowish
• paled
• white-faced
• whey-faced

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of brown

The river is a dark brown snake in the distance, with patterns and colors exploding on either side. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

Inside, the interiors are a study in understated neutrals—warm gray,brown tones, and crisp white walls allow the marble fireplace and expansive lake views to serve as the art pieces. — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026

The golden-brown tips mimic the rich caramel swirling into your iced coffee, while the luminous cat-eye finish gives them an almost liquid-like effect. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 16 Oct. 2026

Boscarelli Sotto Casa 2020 is a delightful riserva wine that offers aromas of brown baking spices, raspberry, black plum, and vanilla. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026