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Meaning of ashen
The primary meaning of the word "ashen" is related to the color or appearance of ashes, often describing something or someone that is pale, wan, or lacking vitality.
Etymology of ashen
The word "ashen" originates from Old English "æscan" or "æscen", which is derived from "æsc", meaning ash tree, and the suffix "-en", used to form adjectives indicating a material or resemblance
Historically, the term has been used to describe the color or appearance of ashes, wood ash, or something that resembles this color, often symbolizing decay, death, or mourning
Synonyms
pale
wan
pallid
ghastly
ghostly
deathly
spectral
cadaverous
livid
sallow
colorless
washed out
faded
dim
dull
lackluster
lusterless
matte
flat
dullish
somber
solemn
mournful
dismal
dreary
bleak
grim
grisly
ghoulish
macabre
cadaveric
corpse-like
spectral
phosphorescent
eerie
unnerving
unsettling
chilling
bloodless
blood-drained
anemic
weak
feeble
frail
fragile
delicate
wanly
palely
faintly
dimly
ghostliness
specter
phantom
apparition
Definitions
- Having a pale or greyish color, like that of ashes
- Lacking vitality or energy, giving an impression of weakness or illness
- Causing a feeling of fear, horror, or unease, often due to a pale or ghostly appearance
Usage Examples
- The ashen face of the patient indicated a severe loss of blood
- The ashen landscape after the volcanic eruption was devoid of any life or color
- Her ashen complexion made her look weak and frail after the long illness