Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for brunet

brunet

[ broo-net ]

adjective

  1. (especially of a male) brunette.


noun

  1. a person, usually a male, with dark hair and, often, dark eyes and darkish or olive skin.
Discover More

Other Words From

  • bru·netness noun
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of brunet1

1885–90; < French, equivalent to brun brown + -et -et
Discover More

Example Sentences

At one point, being one of the few brunets in a sea of blonds vying for the attention of a boy, she attempts to lighten her hair, frying it in the process.

She could have easily swapped roles with social media star Addison Rae, who herself plays a vaguely mean popular girl Gabby; both are brunets with long, wavy hair and similarly wan screen abilities.

“I look back at that and I’m like, ‘Who is this brunet?’” she says.

Fans have noticed that Gerry seems to prefer brunets to blonds.

He was tall and brunet and cute — with a capital C. That night, we barely spoke beyond the innocuous exchanges required to order a cocktail, but there was a palpable energy between us.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


BrunelleschiBrunetière