sepia

🇺🇸 /ˈsiːpiə/ 🇬🇧 /ˈsiːpiə/
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adjective
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relating to or denoting a substance used in ink and paint, or a color that is a shade of brown.

The artist used sepia ink to create a vintage look in their sketches.

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reddish-brown in color.

The sepia tone of the painting gave it a warm and nostalgic feel.

noun
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a substance once used to make ink and paint, and for printing old photographs.

The artist mixed the sepia with water to create the perfect ink consistency.

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a reddish-brown color.

The sepia color of the room's walls gave it a cozy and inviting atmosphere.

translation

adj. relating to or denoting a substance used in ink and paint, or a color that is a shade of brown.; reddish-brown in color.
n. a substance once used to make ink and paint, and for printing old photographs.; a reddish-brown color.

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Plural sepiae