washed-out

adjective

ˈwȯsht-ˈau̇t 

ˈwäsht-

1

: faded in color

2

: depleted in vigor or animation : exhausted

Synonyms

• dull
• dulled
• faded
• light
• pale
• pastel
• washy

Examples of washed-out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Although colors aren’t reference-monitor accurate, the lifelike hues and sharp edges on words and textures create a high-quality image that doesn’t look artificially saturated or washed-out like on similar portable monitors. —Popular Mechanics, 29 Aug. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

washed-out

adjective

ˈwȯsh-ˈtau̇t,

ˈwäsh-

1

: faded in color

2

: empty of life or energy : exhausted