Definition

Having a darker shade of brown than something else.

Example

The cake turned out to be brownier than I expected after baking.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I just baked some cookies, and they turned out brownier than last time.

Nice! I love when they have that perfect color.

Yeah, I think the extra baking time really helped.

Definitely! A little more time makes such a difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'brownier' is formed from 'brown' (from Old English 'brūn', meaning dark or brown in color) and '-ier' (a suffix used to form comparative adjectives). The term 'brownier' means having more of the brown color compared to something else.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'brown' as a color, and remember that 'brownier' means more brown than something else.

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