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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

fauve

/fɔːv/ noun · British & US
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What does fauve mean?

noun

A fauve is a French art movement characterized by vivid, bold colors and energetic brushstrokes, or a person who is associated with this movement. The term fauve is derived from the French word for 'wild beast'.

Example

"The artist's use of vibrant colors and expressive brushstrokes was quintessentially fauve."

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