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ashy.

Resembling ashes (especially in colour); (of a person’s complexion) unusually pale as a result of strong emotion, illness, etc.

4 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈæʃi/
  1. Resembling ashes (especially in colour); (of a person’s complexion) unusually pale as a result of strong emotion, illness, etc.

  2. Comprising, containing, or covered with ash.

  3. Having dry or dead skin (therefore discolored).

Where this word comes from

From Middle English asshy, asky, equivalent to ash + -y.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.