brownish
- a word derived from brown.
Example Sentences
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When speaking to Salon, Thayil generously explained what colors he saw in Soundgarden’s “Jesus Christ Pose”: “The word ‘Jesus’ is orangish, with brownish and reddish tones.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
An AFP photograph showed a red area with several brownish scabs protruding above his shirt collar on the right side of the neck of the 79-year-old president, the oldest ever elected.
From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026
“They’ve got yellowish, brownish stains—you know, from humidity,” Luciani said, musing about how many dollars now sitting in the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026
Acapulco’s normally verdant tropical slopes have assumed a dull, brownish patina: The cyclone uprooted stands of palms and stripped others to the bark.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2023
The walls were dark red, with brownish patches where the paint was peeling away.
From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau
