brownette adjective 2noun 1forms 1 adjective2 •(old-fashioned) Especially of a woman: having light brown hair.The survey asked for preferences in smoking and drinking, and whether they preferred blonde, brunette, or red-haired or brownette women as dates. — 1940 •(old-fashioned) Of hair, especially of a woman: light brown.Frosting and Tipping of your hair is for winter hi-fashion. It adds hi-lights to any brunette or brownette hair, softens the looks and adds body to the hair. — 1962 noun1 •(old-fashioned) A person, especially a woman, with light brown hair.IF YOU ARE A BROWNETTE with medium skin, added glamour is yours with Cream No. 2 Pan-Cake; or. Natural-Rose Pan-Cake. — 1947 formsbrownettes