ashy

American  

[ash-ee] / ˈæʃ i /

adjective

ashier, ashiest

1. ash-colored; pale; wan.

   an ashy complexion.

2. of or resembling ashes.

   an ashy residue.

3. sprinkled or covered with ashes.

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ashy British  

/ ˈæʃɪ /

adjective

1. of a pale greyish colour; ashen

2. consisting of, covered with, or resembling ash

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Etymology

Origin of ashy

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

Example Sentences

Akira stopped Dodger and pointed behind them, where a line of horseshoe marks left indentations in the ashy road.

From Literature

For millions across northern India, the November air tastes ashy, the sky looks visibly hazy and merely stepping outside feels like a challenge.

From BBC

Bero wrote, “In all cases, she manages to make her subjects look dull, ashy, pained and sad, a far cry from the lively and graceful people that they usually are.”

From Los Angeles Times

This partnership doesn’t help James and company shake off criticism that the league has gotten soft over the years, but it does guarantee no player has to play with ashy elbows ever again.

From Los Angeles Times

There are no plans to scrape away the ashy sediment as part of the wildfire debris removal process, as doing so could cause coastal erosion and destroy marine habitat, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times