tawny Definition
- 1of an orange-brown or yellowish-brown color
- 2a large Old World thrush with speckled brown plumage
Using tawny: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tawny" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The tawny owl is a nocturnal bird of prey.
Example
The tawny color of the leaves in autumn is beautiful.
Example
She wore a tawny dress to the party.
tawny Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for tawny
- buff
- brownish-orange
- yellowish-brown
- tan
Phrases with tawny
Example
We enjoyed a glass of tawny port after dinner.
a species of nocturnal bird native to Australia, named for its wide, frog-like mouth and tawny plumage
Example
The tawny frogmouth is often mistaken for an owl due to its nocturnal habits and similar appearance.
an invasive ant species native to South America, known for its erratic movements and tendency to form large colonies
Example
The tawny crazy ant has become a major pest in parts of the southern United States.
Summary: tawny in Brief
'Tawny' [ˈtɔːni] describes a color that is orange-brown or yellowish-brown. It can also refer to a large Old World thrush with speckled brown plumage. Examples include 'The tawny color of the leaves in autumn is beautiful.' and 'She wore a tawny dress to the party.' 'Tawny' extends into phrases like 'tawny port,' a type of fortified wine made in Portugal.
