coppery

/ˈkɒpəri/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkɑːpəri/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkä-p(ə-)rē/ (ame, mw)

coppery — adjective

  • copperypositive
  • more copperycomparative
  • most copperysuperlative

1. showing a warm red-brown colour, often with a slight metallic shine like polishe

1.形容詞B2
釋義

showing a warm red-brown colour, often with a slight metallic shine like polished copper metal

例句

Late sunlight gave the temple roof a coppery glow before sunset.

collocation: coppery glow / coppery light

Anong brushed her coppery hair before leaving for the wedding.

describing hair colour: coppery hair

同義詞
  • bronze

    usually browner and duller, often used for skin, statues, or finishes

  • auburn

    mainly used for reddish-brown hair rather than light, metal, or paint

  • rusty

    suggests a drier, weathered red-brown without the metallic warmth of coppery

文法句型

coppery + noun

be/look/turn + coppery

用法筆記

Often used for hair, light, metal, or painted surfaces. It suggests a warmer red-brown tone than plain brown and usually hints at a soft metallic shine.

常見錯誤

❌The room looked coppery because it was very bright.
✅The room looked golden because it was very bright.
💡coppery names a specific warm red-brown shade, not brightness alone.
❌His coat was coppery blue.
✅His coat was coppery brown.
💡coppery only fits colours in the red-brown range associated with copper.