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tawny

adjective

/ˈtɔːni/

Meaning

A warm, sandy or golden-brown color.

The owl's tawny feathers blended with the tree bark.

golden-brown, sandy, beige, russet, amber

black, white, gray

tawny owl, tawny skin, tawny hair, tawny eyes

Resulting from or acting on an irresistible urge, especially one that is against one's conscious wis...

easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive

softened in sound, color, or effect; subdued

Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average; very good or important.

Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.

willing to take risks; seeking excitement; daring