ashy
ashy · ashier · ashiest
aschfahl
Resembling ashes; unusually pale as a result of strong emotion, illness, etcResembling ashes (especially in colour); (of a person’s complexion) unusually pale as a result of strong emotion, illness, etc.
/ˈæʃi/
» She had an ashy color.
Meaning
3 sensesResembling ashes (especially in colour); (of a person’s complexion) unusually pale as a result of strong emotion, illness, etc.
aschfahl
Comprising, containing, or covered with ash.
Having dry or dead skin (therefore discolored).
More definitions
- of a light grey
Examples
1 sentencesShe had an ashy color.
Translations
3 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 1
having the color of ashes:
Origin
From Middle English asshy, asky, equivalent to ash + -y.From Middle English asshy, asky, equivalent to ash + -y.
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Forms
ashier, ashiestSynonyms
5 synonymsWord family
11 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form