Brassiness

Pronunciation: /ˈbɹæsˈsiˈnɛs/

Brassiness (noun)

  1. A strong yellow or orange colour, like the look of brass metal.
  2. An unpleasant, showy style that seems too loud or too confident.
  3. A harsh, sharp quality in sound, often from instruments or voices.

Examples

  • The painting has a brassiness that makes the light look metallic.
  • Her photo filter adds brassiness to the highlights.