Flavescent is a word that describes something or someone as turning yellow or becoming yellowish in color. Some synonyms for flavescent include yellowish, golden, saffron, amber, lemon, canary, and citrine. These words have shades of yellow that range from bright and bold to muted and pale. Other synonyms for flavescent include ochre, mustard, and straw, which allude to shades of yellow-brown. Flavescent can also be replaced with the word "blond" or "blonde" when describing hair color. These synonyms are useful for adding variety to writing, whether it be for describing the color of objects, nature, or people.