sepiaceous

/ˌsɛpɪˈeɪʃəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or characteristic of the cuttlefish or its ink, especially having a dark brown or black color with a reddish or purplish tint

“The sepiaceous hue of the painting captured the essence of the artist’s imagination.”

2. noun

a sepiaceous pigment or dye

“The artist used sepiaceous to create the dark background of the painting.”

Synonyms

  • cuttlefish-colored
  • sepia

Antonyms

  • colorless
  • whitish