Definition

Having a color similar to that of copper, which is a reddish-brown shade.

Example

The artist used a coppery paint to give the sunset a warm glow.

Conversation

I just dyed my hair a coppery shade, and I love it!

That sounds awesome! I bet it really stands out.

Yeah, it's such a warm color, perfect for fall.

Definitely! That coppery tone will look great with your outfits.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Coppery → It is formed from "copper" (from Old English "coper", meaning a reddish-brown metal) and "-y" (a suffix used to form adjectives indicating a characteristic). The word "coppery" describes something that has the color or characteristics of copper.

Memory Tip

Think of the reddish-brown metal 'copper' — the '-y' at the end indicates that something has the quality of copper, so 'coppery' means having the color or characteristics of copper.

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