Synonyms of ashy

ashy

adjective

ˈa-shē 

as in pallid

lacking a healthy skin color

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pallid
• pale
• ashen
• paled
• pasty
• doughy
• wan
• cadaverous
• blanched
• sick
• mealy
• white
• livid
• lurid
• waxy
• peaked
• sallow
• waxen
• sickly
• whitened
• anemic
• untanned
• sallowish
• white-faced
• bloodless
• whey-faced

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• red
• ruddy
• rosy
• florid
• glowing
• sanguine
• blooming
• flush
• pink
• rubicund
• full-blooded
• flushed
• blushing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ashy

For years, many sunscreens left behind a noticeable white cast, looked ashy on deeper complexions, or felt heavy and greasy on the skin. — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

For an olive or medium complexion, a neutral contour shade (neither cool nor warm) will avoid an ashy gray hue. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 27 June 2026

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