HyperDic: autumnal

English > 2 senses of the word autumnal:
ADJECTIVEallautumnalof or characteristic of or occurring in autumn
allautumnalcharacteristic of late maturity verging on decline
autumnal > pronunciation
Soundsaotah'mnahl
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
English > autumnal: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningOf or characteristic of or occurring in autumn.
Examples
  • "the autumnal equinox"
  • "autumnal fruits"
Narrowerautumn-flowering, autumn-blooming, fall-flowering, fall-blooming, late-flowering, late-bloomingOf plants that bloom during the autumn
late-ripeningOf plants that ripen in the fall
Oppositesummerybelonging to or characteristic of or occurring in summer
vernalOf or characteristic of or occurring in spring
wintry, winterycharacteristic of or occurring in winter
Spanishotoñal
Catalanautumnal, tardorenc
Nounsautumnthe season when the leaves fall from the trees
English > autumnal: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningcharacteristic of late maturity verging on decline.
Example"a serene autumnal mood"
Broadermaturecharacteristic of maturity
Spanishotoñal
Catalantardorenc

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