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ashy
[ ash-ee ]
adjective
, ash·i·er, ash·i·est.
- ash-colored; pale; wan:
an ashy complexion.
- of or resembling ashes:
an ashy residue.
- sprinkled or covered with ashes.
ashy
/ ˈæʃɪ /
adjective
- of a pale greyish colour; ashen
- consisting of, covered with, or resembling ash
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His face was of an ashy whiteness; the veins of his brow stood out; his dry lips were drawn.
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A mist came before his eyes, the cold sweat stood upon his ashy face, his limbs failed him, and he sunk upon his knees.
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It was a pandemonium which horribly frightened the Mexican rancheros, and made Coronado's dark cheek turn to an ashy yellow.
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They were obviously panic-stricken, one or two of them being of an ashy-yellow, their nearest possible approach to pallor.
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He was worn and thin, his beard was white, and the once dark features wore "a sort of grey, ashy halo."
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