ashy

adjective

\ ˈa-shē

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ashier; ashiest

Definition of ashy

1 : of or relating to ashes

2 : ashen

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paramedics knew she was in shock because she was ashy and shaking

Recent Examples on the Web For those with naturally blonde or ashy brown hair, however, this trick really can make a big difference. — Heather Roy, chicagotribune.com, "How to lighten hair with lemon juice," 20 Feb. 2021 At 40 shades, there are still 10 less than the brilliant Fenty Beauty, but there are many options for dark skin with a focus on undertone to ensure the finish is neither ashy nor orange. — Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, "I’m A Beauty Editor & This Is The Best Foundation I’ve Ever Used," 28 Jan. 2021 Explosive events producing ashy, electrically excited plumes could generate bolts of lightning. — Robin George Andrews, Science, "Does lightning strike on Venus? Mysterious flash may help solve puzzle.," 28 Dec. 2020 Moore suggests leaning toward lipsticks with warmer tones that are similar to your skin tone to avoid any potentially ashy shades. — Gabi Thorne, Allure, "The 17 Prettiest Nude Lipsticks for Dark Skin," 10 Dec. 2020 Napa Valley are known for their earthy essences—not their ashy aromas. — National Geographic, "What will happen to wine country?," 13 Oct. 2020 At high enough concentrations, these compounds can add distinctly ashy and medicinal qualities to a wine. — Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, "Oregon’s acclaimed Brooks Winery passes on the 2020 vintage over wildfire smoke concerns," 14 Nov. 2020 True to their spectral name, the bats are an ashy white and have transparent wings laced with red veins so that, while roosting, each encloses itself in a caul of its own ticking blood work. — Rebecca Giggs, The Atlantic, "Why We’re Afraid of Bats," 5 Oct. 2020 The hillsides surrounding the winery and tasting room were charred and ashy, and smoke could be seen smoldering from the ground in a few spots. — Esther Mobley, SFChronicle.com, "Rombauer Vineyards winery safe from Glass Fire despite rumors of burning, plus other safe wineries," 29 Sep. 2020

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“Ashy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ashy. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.

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ashy

adjective

\ ˈa-shē

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ashier; ashiest

Kids Definition of ashy

1 : of or relating to ashes The Baudelaire orphans looked around … amid the ashy ruins of their destroyed home.— Lemony Snicket, The Ersatz Elevator

2 : very pale an ashy face

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