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earth-toned en · ADJ

Meanings

  1. Synonym of earth-tone.
    • The home fits in naturally with its surroundings: an earth-toned palette picks up colors from outside; textures are varied and tactile. 2005, Allison Serrell, Haven: Cozy Hideaways and Dream Retreats, page 14:
    • Be a little careful with the earth-toned suits—the browns, olives, taupe and tans—they are less dressy but, depending on your individual hair, skin and eye coloring, can be very flattering. 1994, Kenneth J. Karpinski, Red Socks Don't Work: Messages from the Real World About Men's Clothing, page 30:
    • Perfectly groomed brows, earth-toned shadow, and dark liner add definition to Lacey's warm brown eyes. 2001, Maggie Marron, Stylin': Great Looks for Teens, page 10:

Forms

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most earth-toned Degree=Sup lexicographic
more earth-toned Degree=Cmp lexicographic

Synonyms

earth-tone