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ashen

 

[ ˈæʃən ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

pale

having a pale gray color; resembling ashes

Synonyms

ashy, gray, pale

Examples of usage

  • His face was ashen with fear.
  • The ashen sky foretold the coming storm.

Translations

Translations of the word "ashen" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cinzento

🇮🇳 राख के रंग का

🇩🇪 aschgrau

🇮🇩 abu-abu

🇺🇦 попелястий

🇵🇱 popielaty

🇯🇵 灰色の

🇫🇷 cendré

🇪🇸 ceniciento

🇹🇷 kül renginde

🇰🇷 잿빛의

🇸🇦 رمادي

🇨🇿 popelavý

🇸🇰 popolavý

🇨🇳 灰色的

🇸🇮 pepelast

🇮🇸 öskugrár

🇰🇿 күлді

🇬🇪 ფერფლისფერი

🇦🇿 kül rəngində

🇲🇽 ceniciento

Etymology

The word 'ashen' originates from Middle English 'asshen', from Old English 'æscen', based on 'æsc' (ash tree). The color association with ashes comes from the resemblance to the color of wood ash.

See also: ash, ashes, ashy.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,932, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.