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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.