sepia

Meanings

• adjective

  A rich, reddish-brown color, typically derived from natural sources such as old photographs or autumn leaves.

  - "The sepia-toned photograph was taken over a century ago."
  - "The autumn leaves turned a beautiful sepia color."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sepia
pea , sea , key

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Variants

List of all variants of sepia that leads to same result
sepia , sepias

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Etymology

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Derived from the Italian word 'sepia' meaning 'cuttlefish', due to the ink of the cuttlefish having a similar color.

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Trivia

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1. Sepia is derived from the Italian word for cuttlefish, due to the ink of the cuttlefish having a similar color.

2. Sepia was a popular choice for early photographers due to the lack of color processes.

3. Sepia has been used extensively in art and photography to create a warm, nostalgic feel.

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Related Concepts

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1. photography: Sepia was a popular choice for early photographers due to the lack of color processes and the unique aesthetic it provided.

2. art: Sepia has been used in art to create a warm, nostalgic feeling, particularly in paintings and illustrations.

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Culture

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Sepia has been used extensively in art and photography, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, to create a nostalgic and timeless feel.

How to Memorize "sepia"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rich, reddish-brown color, like the color of autumn leaves or old photographs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the color sepia with nostalgia and timelessness.
   - Think of old photographs or autumn leaves.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Sepia is like autumn leaves' to help remember the color.

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