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What is another word for Pastel? – 181 Pastel Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    soft pale delicate faint weak mild subtle muted toned hushed gentle quiet restrained subdued faintish washed-out watered-down bleached faded dim dull light washed delicate feathery fluffy downy silky smooth creamy dreamy romantic ethereal diaphanous gossamer delicate lacy filmy gauzy

    Meaning of Pastel

    The primary meaning of the word "Pastel" is related to a pale color or a soft and delicate artistic medium.

    Definitions

    • A pale color, typically one produced by mixing a basic color with white
    • A soft and delicate drawing or painting, typically made with colored crayons or chalks
    • A pale or delicate quality, especially in color or sound

    Etymology of Pastel

    The word "Pastel" originates from the French language, derived from the Italian "pastello," meaning "a paste," which is itself derived from the Latin "pastellus," a diminutive form of "pasta," meaning "dough" or "paste"
    Historically, the term referred to a type of crayon or chalk made from powdered pigments mixed with a binding agent, used for drawing and painting

    Example Uses

    • The pastel colors of the sunset created a romantic atmosphere
    • The artist used pastel crayons to create a soft and delicate portrait
    • The pastel shades of the flowers added a touch of elegance to the garden

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    vibrant bright bold loud harsh strong intense vivid sharp garish gaudy flashy glaring blinding dazzling radiant resplendent luminous brilliant fiery burning scorching fiery passionate intense dramatic stark jarring clashing discordant strident

    Related Nouns

    color hue shade tone pigment crayon chalk painting drawing portrait landscape artwork masterpiece canvas palette brush studio gallery museum exhibition display showcase collection treasure heritage culture tradition craft skill technique medium tool material texture pattern design

    Related Verbs

    paint draw sketch color shade tone mix blend merge create design craft make produce exhibit display showcase highlight emphasize illustrate portray depict render reproduce print publish distribute sell collect preserve restore conserve protect

    Related Adjectives

    colorful vibrant bright bold delicate soft pale faint weak mild subtle muted toned hushed gentle quiet restrained subdued dreamy romantic ethereal diaphanous gossamer lacy filmy gauzy feathery fluffy downy silky smooth creamy rich luxurious ornate elaborate intricate complex detailed precise exact meticulous