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brumal

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈbruːməl/

KK: /ˈbruːməl/

adjective
Definition

Relating to or happening in the winter season.


Example

The brumal winds swept through the empty streets, signaling the arrival of winter.


Conversation
Sloth A
I love how brumal days make everything look so magical outside.
Sloth B
Yeah, the snowfall really transforms the whole landscape.
Sloth A
Exactly! It feels so cozy to stay inside when it's so brumal out.
Sloth B
Absolutely, it's the perfect time for hot chocolate and a movie.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
wintry
cold
chilly
Antonyms
summery
hot
warm
Root Explanation

Brumal is derived from the Latin "brumalis" (meaning wintry), which comes from "bruma" (meaning winter). The word "brumal" refers to something that is characteristic of winter or occurring in winter.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for winter, 'bruma', to remember that 'brumal' describes something related to the winter season.

Visually Confused Words
rumal
brutal
bromal
bual
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