ashy
Americanadjective
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ashier,
comparative
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ashiest
superlative
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ash-colored; pale; wan.
an ashy complexion.
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of or resembling ashes.
an ashy residue.
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sprinkled or covered with ashes.
adjective
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of a pale greyish colour; ashen
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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
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Example Sentences
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In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Bessette’s former hair colorist, Brad Johns, reflected on the wig’s hair color as “burnt” and ashy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
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 ● Nov. 15, 2025
On Friday afternoon, McCurdy was tired and frustrated, waiting at the blockade, the air ashy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 2025
As the lava flowed, the volcano also unleashed a series of rare explosive blasts that sent ashy plumes rocketing thousands of meters skyward.
From Science Magazine ● May 27, 2024
I shook all the water from her insides, dried her off, then put her in my suitcase to spare Fern from seeing her doll baby grayish and ashy.
From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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