sepia
IPA: sˈipiʌ
noun
- A dark brown pigment made from the secretions of the cuttlefish.
- A dark, slightly reddish, brown colour.
- (by extension, countable) A sepia-coloured drawing or photograph.
- (archaic, countable) The cuttlefish.
adjective
- (colour) Of a dark reddish-brown colour.
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Examples of "sepia" in Sentences
- The photographer chose a sepia tone to give the portrait a vintage feel
- As I flipped through the old album, the sepia photographs brought back memories of a bygone era
- The artist's use of sepia ink added warmth and depth to her landscape painting
- I love the nostalgic look of sepia images, reminiscent of days long past
- The walls of the café were adorned with sepia prints, creating a cozy atmosphere for patrons
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