sepia Antonyms
Meaning of sepia
sepia (n)
a shade of brown with a tinge of red
rich brown pigment prepared from the ink of cuttlefishes
type genus of the Sepiidae
sepia (n.)
The common European cuttlefish.
A genus comprising the common cuttlefish and numerous similar species. See Illustr. under Cuttlefish.
A pigment prepared from the ink, or black secretion, of the sepia, or cuttlefish. Treated with caustic potash, it has a rich brown color; and this mixed with a red forms Roman sepia. Cf. India ink, under India.
sepia (a.)
Of a dark brown color, with a little red in its composition; also, made of, or done in, sepia.
sepia Sentence Examples
- The old photographs were tinted with a warm, sepia hue.
- The sepia-toned image captured the nostalgic feel of the past.
- The sepia ink was used commonly in ancient writing.
- The sepia streaks in the sunset painted a vibrant tapestry across the sky.
- The sepia-colored leaves of the autumn tree were crisp and fragrant.
- The sepia filter provided a vintage and atmospheric look to the digital photo.
- The sepia-tinted engraving depicted a historical event with intricate details.
- The sepia-dyed fabric had a rich and earthy tone.
- The sepia-glazed ceramic vase exuded an antique charm.
- The sepia-like colors of the old film gave it a haunting and evocative quality.
FAQs About the word sepia
a shade of brown with a tinge of red, rich brown pigment prepared from the ink of cuttlefishes, type genus of the SepiidaeThe common European cuttlefish., A gen
ashen, sandy,white, chocolate, ashy, whitish, dun, pale, mousy, chalky
gay, chromatic, gay, chromatic, colored, bright, bright, deep, deep, colored
The old photographs were tinted with a warm, sepia hue.
The sepia-toned image captured the nostalgic feel of the past.
The sepia ink was used commonly in ancient writing.
The sepia streaks in the sunset painted a vibrant tapestry across the sky.
