Meaning of the word sepia in English
What does sepia mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
sepia
US /ˈsiː.pi.ə/
UK /ˈsiː.pi.ə/
Noun
a reddish-brown color, associated with old photographs
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The old photograph had faded to a warm sepia tone.
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She decorated her living room with a palette of creams and sepias.
Adjective
of a reddish-brown color
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The artist used a sepia wash to give the drawing an antique look.
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The old film reel showed scenes in a faded sepia hue.