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autumnal

[ UK /ˈɔːtʌmnə‍l/ ]
[ US /ɔˈtəmnəɫ/ ]
ADJECTIVE
  1. of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn
    the autumnal equinox
    autumnal fruits
  2. characteristic of late maturity verging on decline
    a serene autumnal mood

How To Use autumnal In A Sentence

  • The horizontals and verticals of the pattern extend to an autumnal woodland just beyond a sill which serves as a horizon in the middle distance.
  • Some of these phenological observations are beginning to be used as indicators of the effects of climate change on biodiversity, although most studies are just recording data on the changes in species populations in the earlier part of the year (usually spring) and do not record data for the end-of-summer changes that could be affecting plant growth rates in the autumn or autumnal flight periods for species of insect. Effects of climate change on the biodiversity of the Arctic
  • Add a bag in a warm autumnal colour. Times, Sunday Times
  • The fabrics he used were predominantly tweeds and wools in countryside colours: moss green, rust brown and autumnal red.
  • I've also been experimenting with Autumnal incense, using myrrh and dried oak leaves (gathered last Halloween) as a base, and trying out various other ingredients.
  • It's the elegant balance of its hips, fine autumnal foliage and deep purple stems that do it for me. Times, Sunday Times
  • It's the elegant balance of its hips, fine autumnal foliage and deep purple stems that do it for me. Times, Sunday Times
  • Heavy rain brought autumnal flooding which disrupted drivers on South Lakeland's roads on Monday morning.
  • We can expect dryer but very windy weather before high pressure takes control and there may be a return to calmer, misty and possibly cold autumnal conditions. Times, Sunday Times
  • As the weather cools, take comfort in these autumnal treats.
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