\ ˈwȯsht-ˈau̇t
, ˈwäsht- \
, ˈwäsht- \
Definition of washed-out
1
: faded in color
2
: depleted in vigor or animation : exhausted
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“Washed-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washed-out. Accessed 21 Apr. 2021.
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washed-out
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of washed-out
of a color
: not bright : very light or faded
: very tired and without energy
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The first known use of washed-out was in 1796
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