ashen
Translation
ashen, pale, grey
Examples
His face was ashen with fear.
His face was ashen with fear.
The ashen sky warned of a storm.
The ashen sky warned of a storm.
Grammar Patterns
((ashen)) + [noun] used to describe a pale or grey colour His face was ashen with fear.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pale, wan, pallid; Antonyms: rosy, ruddy
Etymology
From Old English 'æscen' meaning 'made of ash wood', related to 'ash' (the tree and the residue of fire).
Memory Tips
Think of the colour of 'ash' from a fire. A face that is 'ashen' is pale like ash.