autumnal

adjective

au·tum·nal ȯ-ˈtəm-nəl

: of, relating to, or characteristic of autumn

autumnal weather

autumnal colors

the autumnal equinox

I am often surprised to see rising amid these trees the rounded tops of apple-trees glowing with red or yellow fruit, in harmony with the autumnal tints of the forest.—

Henry David Thoreau

autumnally

ȯ-ˈtəm-nə-lē

adverb

These days on the verge of winter were autumnally fair, struck through with warmth until the swift lengthening of the shadows. —

John Updike

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These books are ready to round out your autumnal reading and include Haruki Murakami's first book in years and a departure from romantasy by Rebecca Yarros. —

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Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024 Nail polish There is no clearer sign of fall than the transition from a pale pink manicure to one of deep autumnal tones. —

Jane Hanson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew + Dark Academia A pumpkin cream cold brew and the dark academia decor trend are a match made in autumnal heaven. —

Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for autumnal