Ashy: meaning, definitions and examples
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ashy
[ ˈæʃi ]
appearance
Covered with or consisting of ashes; grayish-white in color.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The fireplace was filled with ashy remnants of burnt wood.
- Her hair had an ashy tone to it, making it look dull and lifeless.
skin
Having a pale, grayish complexion, often associated with dryness or dehydration.
Synonyms
dehydrated, dry, dull, pale
Examples of usage
- His face looked ashy and tired after spending hours in the sun without sunscreen.
- The ashy skin on her arms indicated a lack of moisture.
Translations
Translations of the word "ashy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 acinzentado
🇮🇳 राख जैसा
🇩🇪 aschfahl
🇮🇩 abu-abu
🇺🇦 попелястий
🇵🇱 popielaty
🇯🇵 灰色の (haiiro no)
🇫🇷 cendré
🇪🇸 ceniciento
🇹🇷 kül rengi
🇰🇷 재 같은 (jae gateun)
🇸🇦 رمادي
🇨🇿 popelavý
🇸🇰 popolavý
🇨🇳 灰色的 (huīsè de)
🇸🇮 pepelast
🇮🇸 askugrár
🇰🇿 күл түстес (kül tüstes)
🇬🇪 ფერფლისფერი (perplis'peri)
🇦🇿 kül rəngli
🇲🇽 ceniciento
Word origin
The word 'ashy' originates from the Old English word 'asce' which means ash. It is primarily used to describe something covered in ashes or having a pale, grayish appearance. Over time, 'ashy' has been commonly used to refer to dry skin or a lack of moisture in the skin, giving it a dull and tired look.