autumnal

American  

[aw-tuhm-nl] / ɔˈtʌm nl /

adjective

1. belonging to or suggestive of autumn; produced or gathered in autumn.

   autumnal colors.

2. past maturity or middle life.

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autumnal British  

/ ɔːˈtʌmnəl /

adjective

1. of, occurring in, or characteristic of autumn

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Other Word Forms

• autumnally adverb
• unautumnal adjective

Etymology

Origin of autumnal

From the Latin word autumnālis, dating back to 1630–40. See autumn, -al ¹

Example Sentences

It started with the concept album “A Curious Feeling,” its obsessive autumnal gloom and ornate melodies made even more memorable by the monochrome opacity of the production.

From Los Angeles Times

The thin, autumnal light continued to play tricks on me, forming islands in the sea that disappeared with the next passing cloud.

From The Wall Street Journal

The batter is tender thanks to sour cream, the crumb flecked with spices that feel autumnal without being predictable.

From Salon

The mother of two highlighted one key ingredient that she plans to use for the autumnal holiday this year: sage, which she noted is found growing throughout the lush gardens at the Sussexes’ property.

From MarketWatch

Eight months on from the England embarrassment, it was the Springboks squad belting out their celebration tune on an autumnal Saturday night in Cardiff.

From BBC