ashy

[ ash-ee ]
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adjective,ash·i·er, ash·i·est.
  1. ash-colored; pale; wan: an ashy complexion.

  2. of or resembling ashes: an ashy residue.

  1. sprinkled or covered with ashes.

Origin of ashy

1
First recorded in 1350–1400, ashy is from the Middle English word asshy.See ash1, -y1

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How to use ashy in a sentence

  • It was a pandemonium which horribly frightened the Mexican rancheros, and made Coronado's dark cheek turn to an ashy yellow.

    Overland | John William De Forest
  • They were obviously panic-stricken, one or two of them being of an ashy-yellow, their nearest possible approach to pallor.

    Overland | John William De Forest
  • He was worn and thin, his beard was white, and the once dark features wore "a sort of grey, ashy halo."

    The Life of Mazzini | Bolton King

British Dictionary definitions for ashy

ashy

/ (ˈæʃɪ) /


adjectiveashier or ashiest
  1. of a pale greyish colour; ashen

  2. consisting of, covered with, or resembling ash

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