brunette
word
/bɹuˈnɛt/
broo-NET
/bɹʌnˈɛt/
bruh-NET
Definition
A 'brunette' is a person, usually a woman, with dark brown or black hair.
Usage & Nuances
Often describes women; 'brunet' (rarely used) refers to men. Common with adjectives: 'dark-haired brunette'. Sometimes used as a noun ('She's a brunette'), sometimes as an adjective ('brunette hair'). Less common for non-European backgrounds.
Spanish: morena (cabello) - castaña (pelo)Portuguese (BR): morena (cabelo) - castanha (cabelo)Portuguese (PT): morena (cabelo) - castanha (cabelo)Chinese (Simplified): 深色头发的女子Chinese (Traditional): 深色頭髮的女子Hindi: भूरी बालों वाली महिलाArabic: شعرها بنيّةBengali: শ্যামবর্ণা (মহিলা) - কালো/গাঢ় বাদামী চুলের মেয়েRussian: брюнеткаJapanese: ブルネットVietnamese: phụ nữ tóc nâu sẫm - phụ nữ tóc đenKorean: 브루넷 - 갈색 머리 여성Turkish: esmer - koyu saçlı kadınUrdu: برونیٹ (خاتون) - گہرے بالوں والی عورتIndonesian: perempuan berambut cokelat tua - perempuan berambut hitam
Example Sentences
She is a brunette with long hair.
basic
The actress became famous as a brunette.
basic
My friend is a natural brunette.
basic
I thought she was a brunette, but she actually dyes her hair.
natural
Most of the models in the show were tall brunettes.
natural
Do you think I'd suit being a brunette or should I stay blonde?
natural