1. of, relating to, or having the color of wine; wine-colored
Usage: formal; technical

Examples

• The vinaceous stain on the tablecloth was from last night’s dinner party.
• Her dress was a beautiful vinaceous shade that complemented her complexion.
• The ornithologist noted the bird’s vinaceous breast feathers.
• The sunset cast a vinaceous glow across the evening sky.
• The artist mixed pigments to achieve the perfect vinaceous hue.
• The wine merchant described the liquid’s vinaceous appearance.