ASHY Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

ashy

adjective

ˈa-shē

Definition of ashy

as in pallid

lacking a healthy skin color paramedics knew she was in shock because she was ashy and shaking

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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 See All Example Sentences for ashy

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The pallid grayness of Mike Eley’s cinematography is probably supposed to mimic the finality of HIV/AIDS taking hold, but there’s no passion aesthetically to counterbalance what becomes absolute misery onscreen to watch.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
Young people in particular have soured on the technology over the last year, a development that may at least partially be explained by a pallid entry-level job market.

— T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of pallid

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Its exterior styling is modern and Scandinavian-like, with a steel base, pale thermally treated timber, and a metal roof.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
Social media posts claim that the signs of iron deficiency, including a pale complexion, hair loss and dry skin are identifiable as ferritin face.

— Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

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