autumnal

[aw-tuhm-nl] / ɔˈtʌm nl /

ADJECTIVE

relating to autumn; past maturity

Synonyms

STRONG

blooming fall mature

WEAK

cultivated ripened seasoned serotinal

Example Sentences

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The mother of two highlighted one key ingredient that she plans to use for the autumnal holiday this year: sage, which she noted is found growing throughout the lush gardens at the Sussexes’ property.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 4, 2025

Eight months on from the England embarrassment, it was the Springboks squad belting out their celebration tune on an autumnal Saturday night in Cardiff.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

Or added to chicken stock to make an earthy autumnal soup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

Such was the case with this pasta sauce packed with autumnal flavors like squash, pumpkin, maple syrup, apple and sage.

From Salon • Nov. 18, 2025

Clare pushed his squeaky wheelbarrow beside her, winding through the autumnal trees.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman