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- pronunciation:
- ae
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
consisting of, reduced to, or resembling ashes.
The ashen remains of the logs lay in the fireplace grate.- similar words:
- ashy
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| definition 2: |
of the color of ashes; very pale.
Her ashen complexion suggested she was either very frightened or very ill.- synonyms:
- ashy
- similar words:
- blanched, cadaverous, colorless, ghastly, gray, light, livid, pale, pallid, wan, washed-out
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| related words: |
cadaverous, off-color |
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