Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fawny

Adjective

/ˈfɔːni/

Definition

Of a light brown color, resembling the color of a fawn.

Examples

The fawny coat of the dog made it blend in perfectly with the autumn leaves.
She wore a fawny dress that highlighted her golden hair.
In the painting, the artist used fawny shades to depict the calm countryside in the early morning light.

Meaning

Fawny describes a specific shade that is light brown and often used to refer to the color of animal fur, particularly that of a young deer. It can also describe the appearance of something that is brownish-yellow in color.