Synonyms for

Maroon

Verb / mɜ:ˈu:n / Another word for maroon — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a dark brownish-red color

Synonyms & similar words

strand brownishred burgundy crimson garnet ruby scarlet wine claret brick mahogany auburn cherry rose rust terra-cotta vermilion berry blood bloom carmine cerise

Synonyms by register

Formal

abandoned stranded isolated forsaken

Informal

stuck left behind ditched

Literary

castaway shipwrecked derelict

Antonyms

rescued saved freed delivered liberated released

Common collocations

  • marooned on an island
  • marooned at sea
  • marooned without supplies
  • left marooned
  • marooned by pirates
  • marooned in the desert

Word family

verb maroon
adjective marooned

Usage note

Primarily used as a verb meaning to abandon or leave someone in a difficult or isolated situation, often on an uninhabited island. The adjective form 'marooned' is more common in everyday usage.

Example sentences

  1. She wore a maroon dress to the party.
  2. The leaves turned maroon in the fall.
  3. The car was painted in a beautiful maroon color.
  4. He dyed his hair maroon for Halloween.
  5. The curtains were a deep maroon color.

Quotes

  • 'I have a maroon beret. That's militaristic and French, so that's sexy.' - Mindy Kaling
  • 'I wear black on the outside 'cause black is how I feel on the inside.' - Morrissey
  • 'I'm not a stop along the way. I'm a destination.' - Gwen Stefani

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