Resembling ashes (especially in colour); (of a person’s complexion) unusually pale as a result of strong emotion, illness, etc.
Used in a Sentence
ashy
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for ashy.
Editorial note
Your body learns to be allergic, perhaps due to a bad ashy vent (you got sick that one spring), under-stimulation (play outside!), or just plain bad luck.
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Quick take
Resembling ashes (especially in colour); (of a person’s complexion) unusually pale as a result of strong emotion, illness, etc.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of ashy gathered in one view.
Comprising, containing, or covered with ash.
(African-American Vernacular) Having dry or dead skin (therefore discolored).
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for ashy.
adjective
Resembling ashes (especially in colour); (of a person’s complexion) unusually pale as a result of strong emotion, illness, etc.
See also: achromatic, colorless, ash-gray, ash-grey
adjective
Comprising, containing, or covered with ash.
See also: achromatic, colorless, ash-gray, ash-grey
adjective
(African-American Vernacular) Having dry or dead skin (therefore discolored).
See also: achromatic, colorless, ash-gray, ash-grey
Example sentences
Your body learns to be allergic, perhaps due to a bad ashy vent (you got sick that one spring), under-stimulation (play outside!), or just plain bad luck.
I firmly believe that something like "Ashy" is undeniable explanatory of the incentives around it for someone aggressively invested in maintaining their own privilege.
For some HN-relatable examples to this 101-level topic, see TNG: The Masterpiece Society, DS9: Melora, or Bill Burr's "Ashy" bit.
Quote examples
I firmly believe that something like "Ashy" is undeniable explanatory of the incentives around it for someone aggressively invested in maintaining their own privilege.
For some HN-relatable examples to this 101-level topic, see TNG: The Masterpiece Society, DS9: Melora, or Bill Burr's "Ashy" bit.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use ashy in a sentence?
Your body learns to be allergic, perhaps due to a bad ashy vent (you got sick that one spring), under-stimulation (play outside!), or just plain bad luck.
What does ashy mean?
Resembling ashes (especially in colour); (of a person’s complexion) unusually pale as a result of strong emotion, illness, etc.
What part of speech is ashy?
ashy is commonly used as adjective.