ASHY Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

ashy

adjective

ˈa-shē

Definition of ashy

as in pallid

lacking a healthy skin color paramedics knew she was in shock because she was ashy and shaking

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Recent Examples of ashy Before the rookie makeovers, Courtni Shea had never colored her hair, which was originally an ashy brown color. — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026 Created with melanin-rich skin in mind, the sheer, moisturizing formula blends seamlessly into skin, leaving behind a healthy glow instead of an ashy residue. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 June 2026 Chazan and his team also found ashy white bones that appeared to have been exposed to high heat, as well as what looked like charred black and brown bones. — Sahas Mehra, Scientific American, 19 June 2026 The mom-of-six styled her ashy blonde hair in an effortless blowout, showing off her darker brown roots. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ashy

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Young people in particular have soured on the technology over the last year, a development that may at least partially be explained by a pallid entry-level job market.

— T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
This mordant melange takes off from the opening sequence, when Niaz finds himself at a casting call for an indie directed by Aza (Elene Mausuradze), an androgynous female director with the pallid look of a Tim Burton extra.

— Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of pallid

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But our frustrations and inconvenience pale in comparison to the sadness of those who knew the deceased or to the trauma the drivers involved experienced.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Iconic yachting brand Riva was the inspiration behind the redesign, according to Christie, seen in the use of dark wood, pale leather and marble that gives the lounge a distinctly Italian feel.

— Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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