autumnal meaning
UK US /ɔˈtʌmnəl/ 3 syllables
autumnal (adjective): of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn.
autumnal has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
autumnal as an adjective
- of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn
- the autumnal equinox
- autumnal fruits
Opposite: wintry, vernal, summery
Similar: autumn-flowering, late-ripening
Related forms: autumn
- characteristic of late maturity verging on decline
- a serene autumnal mood
Similar: mature
autumnal in a sentence
- The hill glows with autumnal colors.
- In the frigid, autumnal air, icy droplets plummeted to the ground.
How to pronounce autumnal
autumnal is pronounced /ɔˈtʌmnəl/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with AU · words ending in AL · 8-letter words
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