ashen — very pale, especially because of shock, fear, or illness
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very pale, especially because of shock, fear, or illness
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæʃən/
Korean meaning: (충격이나 두려움, 병 등으로) 잿빛의, 창백한
Korean pronunciation: **애**션
Example Sentences
- The vampire looked ashen even by vampire standards.
- His ashen face revealed that he had seen the final exam questions.
- She went ashen when she realized she had been wearing mismatched shoes all day.
ashen
ADJECTIVE//ˈæʃən//
very pale, especially because of shock, fear, or illness
💡 Concept
very pale, especially because of shock, fear, or illness
🎵 Rhyme
Her passion for fashion left her ashen
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈæʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈæʃən/
🌳Etymology
Rootash
Suffix--en
Origin
고대 영어 'æsc(재)'에서 유래되어 재와 같은 회색빛을 의미하게 되었습니다. 화산재나 장작재처럼 생명이 빠진 회색 색깔을 표현합니다.
🎵Rhyme
fashionpassionration
fashion
passion
ration
🔗Collocations
ashen face
ashen complexion
turn ashen
ashen skin
ashen lips
look ashen
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The vampire looked ashen even by vampire standards.”
😄 Fun example
“His ashen face revealed that he had seen the final exam questions.”
😄 Fun example
“She went ashen when she realized she had been wearing mismatched shoes all day.”
“The doctor's ashen expression worried the patient's family.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
palepallidwanghostlycolorless
Antonyms
flushedrosyruddy
Related
ashgraysicklyblanched
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.