IPA: /ˈʌmbər/
KK: /ˈʌmbər/
adjective
Definition: Describing a color that is brownish, often used in art and design.
Example: The artist chose an umber shade for the background of the painting.
noun
Definition: A type of natural brown earth that contains iron and manganese oxides, often used as a pigment in art and painting.
Example: The artist chose umber for its rich, warm tones in the landscape painting.
transitive verb
Definition: To make something darker in color, especially by using a specific brown pigment.
Example: The artist decided to umber the background to create a more dramatic effect.