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adjective \ˈwȯsht-ˈau̇t, ˈwäsht-\

Definition of washed–out

  1. 1 :  faded in color

  2. 2 :  depleted in vigor or animation :  exhausted

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First Known Use of washed–out

1796

washed–out Synonyms

Synonyms
dull, dulled, faded, light, pastel, washed-out, washy
Antonyms
dark, deep, gay, rich
Related Words
flat, lackluster, lusterless, matte (also mat or matt); dim, faint; dirty, muddy; achromatic, colorless, uncolored, undyed, unpainted, unstained; blanched, bleached, washed, white, whitened; gray (also grey), indistinct, neutral
Near Antonyms
bright, brilliant, vibrant, vivid; chromatic, colored, dyed, painted, stained, tinged, tinted; colorful, motley, multicolored, polychromatic, polychrome, prismatic, rainbow, varicolored, variegated; flashy, garish, gaudy, loud, showy, splashy

WASHED–OUT Defined for English Language Learners

washed-out

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Definition of washed–out for English Language Learners

  • of a color : not bright : very light or faded

  • : very tired and without energy

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