ashen
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈæʃən/
Definition
Pale or grayish in color, often due to shock, fear, illness, or death.
Examples
Her ashen complexion signaled that she was suffering from a severe case of the flu.
The witness sat in the chair, looking ashen after seeing the accident occur.
He stared at the ashen remains of the campfire long after the flames had died out.
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