ashen

English

Etymology

From Middle English asshen, from Old English æscen (“made of ashwood”). Equivalent to ash +‎ -en.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈæʃ.ɪn/
  • Rhymes: -æʃən

Adjective

ashen (comparative more ashen, superlative most ashen)

  1. Made from the wood of the ash-tree.
    An ashen bow and quiver of arrows beside.
  2. Of or resembling ashes.
    A fine, ashen dust hung in the air.
  3. Ash-colored; pale; anemic, anaemic.
    His ashen face belied his claims of good health.

Synonyms

  • (sickly pale): See also Thesaurus:pallid

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