Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

flaxen

adjective
/ˈflaksən/
Definition
of a pale yellow color, resembling the color of flax.
Examples
  • She had long, flaxen hair that shimmered in the sunlight.
  • The flaxen fields swayed gently in the breeze during the late afternoon.
  • With her flaxen complexion, she looked radiant against the backdrop of autumn leaves.
Meaning
Describing a light yellow or blonde hue, often associated with hair color.
Synonyms
  • blonde
  • light yellow
  • straw-colored
  • golden