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.

Other Words From

• bru·netness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of brunet¹

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

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.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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