autumnal

[aw-tuhm-nl]

adjective

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

   autumnal colors.

2. past maturity or middle life.

autumnal

/ ɔːˈtʌmnəl /

adjective

1. of, occurring in, or characteristic of autumn

Other Word Forms

• autumnally adverb
• unautumnal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of autumnal¹

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

Example Sentences

In the wake of the first day of fall, I took it upon myself to try all the autumnal foods and beverages available at my local TJ’s in New York City.

From Salon

It will be Red Roses against Maple Leafs in an autumnal blockbuster at Allianz Stadium.

From BBC

Autumn has begun - meteorologically speaking - and the weather has turned distinctly autumnal for many of us with blustery showers.

From BBC

“In most lives there arrives a mellowing, a lovely autumnal calm that overtakes even the stormiest personalities,” Chernow writes.

From Los Angeles Times

It is all in there — everything you can think of for the most gorgeous, autumnal spiced cheesecake you have ever tasted is in there.

From Salon