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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    pale wan pallid ghostly ghastly deathly cadaverous sallow colorless bleached whitened faded dull lackluster lusterless matte flat washed-out drained exhausted fatigued weak frail fragile delicate faint feeble limp livid ashy gray grey leaden muddy murky pasty peaky sickly wanly weakly wretched woeful

    Meaning of Ashen

    The primary meaning of the word "Ashen" is relating to or resembling ash, especially in color, often implying a pale, grayish, or wan appearance.

    Definitions

    • Having a pale or grayish color, often due to illness, shock, or fatigue
    • Resembling ash in color or texture
    • Lacking warmth or vitality in color or appearance

    Etymology of Ashen

    The word "Ashen" originates from Old English "æs(c)en", which is derived from "æsc", meaning ash tree, and the suffix "-en", forming an adjective
    Historically, the word has been used to describe something that is pale or grayish in color, often with connotations of illness, death, or decay

    Example Uses

    • The patient's ashen face indicated a severe loss of blood
    • The ashen sky seemed to match her melancholy mood
    • After the accident, his ashen complexion showed how shaken he was

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    rosy flushed ruddy healthy vibrant lively colorful bright radiant glowing warm sunny golden tanned bronzed robust sturdy strong vigorous energetic lively animated spirited

    Related Nouns

    ash tree wood forest branch leaf trunk root bark color hue tone shade tint pigment dye paint complexion face skin texture surface appearance

    Related Verbs

    pale whiten bleach fade dull wash drain exhaust fatigue weaken frail delicate faint limp livid gray grey lead muddy murky pasty peak sicken woeful

    Related Adjectives

    pale wan pallid ghostly ghastly deathly cadaverous sallow colorless bleached whitened faded dull lackluster lusterless matte flat washed-out drained exhausted fatigued weak frail fragile delicate faint feeble limp livid ashy gray grey leaden muddy murky pasty peaky