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What is another word for Flaxen? – 210 Flaxen Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    blonde golden fair light pale sandy strawberry platinum ash silver beige creamy ivory milk-white porcelain alabaster flax towy tawny honey amber blondish golden-haired fair-haired light-haired pale-haired sandy-haired yellowish whitish cream-colored ivory-colored pale-colored silver-blond ash-blond platinum-blond honey-blond golden-blond strawberry-blond blonde-haired golden-haired fair-complexioned light-complexioned pale-complexioned.

    Meaning of Flaxen

    The primary meaning of the word "Flaxen" is related to the color of hair, specifically a pale yellowish or light blonde color.

    Definitions

    • Used to describe hair that is pale yellowish or light blonde in color.
    • Can also be used more broadly to describe something that has a pale yellowish or light blonde color.

    Etymology of Flaxen

    The word "Flaxen" originates from the Old English word "flax", which refers to the plant from which linen is made, and by extension, its pale yellowish color.
    Historically, the term has been used to describe the pale yellowish color of flaxen hair, and it has been in use since the 15th century.

    Example Uses

    • Her flaxen hair cascaded down her back like a river of gold.
    • The child had flaxen locks that curled slightly at the ends.
    • The model's flaxen hair was a perfect match for the brand's new campaign.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    dark black brown brunette raven ebony jet coal soot charcoal ink raven-haired dark-haired brown-haired black-haired ebony-haired jet-haired coal-haired soot-haired charcoal-haired ink-haired dusky swarthy tawny olive bronze copper auburn reddish ginger titian chestnut mahogany walnut espresso chocolate coffee mocha.

    Related Nouns

    hair locks tresses mane coiffure hairstyle color dye pigment hue shade tone complexion skin face head scalp fiber thread yarn fabric textile linen cloth material fiber-optic filament strand string wire rope cord twine yarns fibers threads.

    Related Verbs

    color dye pigment hue shade tone bleach blonde lighten whiten brighten illuminate radiate glow shine shimmer sparkle glimmer gleam beam ray shine glimmer glitter glint flash flicker sparkle twinkle wink blink glimmer gleam beam.

    Related Adjectives

    blonde golden fair light pale sandy strawberry platinum ash silver beige creamy ivory milk-white porcelain alabaster flax towy tawny honey amber blondish golden-haired fair-haired light-haired pale-haired sandy-haired yellowish whitish cream-colored ivory-colored pale-colored silver-blond ash-blond platinum-blond honey-blond golden-blond strawberry-blond blonde-haired golden-haired fair-complexioned light-complexioned pale-complexioned beautiful lovely attractive gorgeous stunning dazzling striking impressive remarkable extraordinary exceptional unique rare unusual exotic unusual.