Tawny/ˈtɔːni/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Animal Description Use 'tawny' to describe animals with golden-brown fur, often wild. The tawny fur of the fox blended with the autumn leaves. Pro Tip 2/3Autumn Atmosphere 'Tawny' evokes a feeling of autumn with its warm, golden hues. The tawny leaves crunched softly underfoot. Pro Tip 3/3Describing People Describing someone's skin as 'tawny' implies a warm, tan shade. Her tawny complexion glowed under the summer sun.