mahogany-red

Thân thiện

The artist mixed a mahogany-red paint for the wooden cabinet.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Of a brown color tinged with red: Describes a specific shade of brown that has a noticeable reddish hue or undertone, resembling the color of some types of mahogany wood.

Usage

• The word "mahogany-red" is used attributively (before a noun) to describe the color of an object.
• It is a compound adjective formed by combining the noun "mahogany" (a type of wood known for its rich color) with the color "red," connected by a hyphen.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • She painted the door a deep mahogany-red.
  • The old leather armchair had faded to a warm mahogany-red.

Advanced Usage

• Descriptive Nuance: The term is more specific than simply "reddish-brown." It often implies a certain richness, depth, and warmth associated with the wood, sometimes suggesting a polished or finished quality.
  • The sunset cast a mahogany-red glow over the lake.

Variants and Related Words

• Mahogany (noun): A tropical hardwood tree or its wood, known for its durability and reddish-brown color.
• Reddish-brown (adjective): A more general term for brown with a red tint.
• Auburn (adjective): A reddish-brown color, typically used to describe hair.

Synonyms

• Reddish-brown
• Russet
• Terra cotta (can be similar, though often more orange or earthy)

Antonyms

• Bluish-green
• Cool gray
• Pale beige (colors without red or brown tones)

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of brown tinged with red

Từ đồng nghĩa

• red-brown
• reddish-brown