Synonyms for

Brunette

Verb / bru:ˈnet / Another word for brunette — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person, typically a woman or girl, with dark brown hair.

Synonyms & similar words

brunet blond dark-haired brunet brown-haired chestnut-haired coffee-colored mahogany-haired russet-haired tawny-haired umber-haired bronzed brunetted dark-complexioned dusky swarthy

Synonyms by register

Formal

dark-haired brown-haired

Informal

brownie darkie

Literary

raven-haired ebon-haired

Antonyms

blonde fair-haired light-haired golden-haired ash-blonde

Common collocations

  • a lovely brunette
  • a beautiful brunette
  • a striking brunette
  • a natural brunette
  • a dark brunette
  • a pretty brunette
  • a young brunette

Word family

noun brunette
adjective brunette

Usage note

Brunette refers to a person with brown or dark hair. It is primarily used as a noun or adjective.

Example sentences

  1. The new girl in school is a pretty brunette.
  2. My sister is a brunette and my brother is a blonde.
  3. The actress dyed her hair blonde for the movie, but she's really a brunette.
  4. I like to wear a red dress with my brunette hair.
  5. The bride was a stunning brunette on her wedding day.

Quotes

  • I'm a brunette and an actress, which is like a double whammy for stereotypes.
  • I like my hair long and my brunette hair color.
  • I'm a natural brunette, but I feel like a blonde at heart.

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