ashy
Americanadjective
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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
Etymology
Origin of ashy
First recorded in 1350–1400, ashy is from the Middle English word asshy. See ash 1, -y 1
Example Sentences
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The model from New York, who was 23 at the time, was told by the judges that her skin texture looked "ashy" and she was described as "too harsh".
From BBC
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.
“The old man’s glass eye kept getting ashy,” remembered Bruce.
From Literature
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
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