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noun
any of various warm, muted colors ranging basically from neutral to deep brown.
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Origin of earth tone
First recorded in 1970–75
Words nearby earth tone
earthshine, earth sign, earth smoke, earthstar, earth station, earth tone, earth tongue, earth up, earthward, earthwards, earth wave
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How to use earth tone in a sentence
Dulux has Brave Ground, a neutral earth tone that “creates a feeling of stability, growth and potential, and provides a firm foundation for change and creativity.”
Aritzia’s “Melina” vegan leather pant is a sought-after favorite that comes in a variety of earth tones.
Neutral, earth tones are quite popular, but you can find other, brighter styles.
In a down-to-earth tone, Xi talked about the “great renewal of the Chinese nation,” but mentioned socialism only once.