Synonyms of patina

patina

noun

pə-ˈtē-nə 

as in aura

a special quality or impression associated with something

although the winery is brand-new, it has been constructed and decorated to give it a patina of old-world quaintness

Synonyms & Similar Words

• aura
• atmosphere
• smell
• aroma
• air
• flavor
• sense
• ambience
• feel
• climate
• odor
• halo
• mood
• feeling
• temper
• karma
• nimbus
• mystique
• note
• characteristic
• romance
• image
• vibration(s)
• tone
• property
• aureole
• trait
• illusion
• spirit
• sensation
• color
• attribute
• notion
• semblance
• overtone
• peculiarity
• character
• picture
• suggestion
• genius loci
• mark

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of patina

New patio chairs are covered with plush cushions, but the wooden deck railing still has a soulful saltwater patina. — Katie Nanton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026

Family, friends and neighbors filled the frames with dancing and dominoes; their apartments painted in shades of mint, butter yellow and palomino pink, flecked with a patina cultivated by humidity and time. — Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026

This circa-1950s one from Eagle and Hodges bears small imperfections and, with time, will develop a rich patina. — Alex Eagle, Vogue, 26 July 2026

Distressing or a patina that looks suspiciously uniform and intentionally perfect is likely manufactured and gives away a reproduction. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2026