Wayne’s Word – autumnal

It’s a little nod to Wayne’s World, but instead of ‘party time, excellent’ (if you are aware of the cult nineties classic) I will be diving into one WORD each day. It could be something I learned, something bizarre that happened, a favourite word that I have rediscovered or just a thought that won’t leave me alone.

If you’re joining in on today’s word, feel free to use this tag to connect your post to the series: #WaynesWord

Today’s word is AUTUMNAL 🍂

Autumnal (adjective) means relating to or characteristic of autumn, the season. I’ve always known Autumn to be the season after summer and it was only when I lived in America that I learned it was known as ‘Fall’ there. I’m not sure why, maybe someone can enlighten me. I’m guessing it is because the leaves fall from the trees. It’s funny that we’re in Autumn here in Sydney in April / May and luckily we still experience the same colours.

Autumnal can describe physical things, like autumnal colors (reds, oranges, browns), weather (crisp, cool air) or moods (reflective, mellow, even a little melancholic). Personally I use it to describe anything with Autumn colours, “that looks very autumnal” and they are some of my absolute favourite colours.

I trust you all had a lovely Monday!