ashen

Meanings

• adjective

  Having the color of ashes; resembling ashes in appearance.

• verb

  Causing or leaving something to appear ashen or lifeless.

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Rhymes

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ashes , asheshes , hazes

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Variants

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ashen

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Etymology

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Old English æscen, from æsc (ash) + -en (suffix denoting a state or quality).

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Trivia

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1. The word 'ashen' is related to the word 'ashy', which means having a slight coating of dust or dirt.

2. In some cultures, ashes are used for spiritual or cleansing purposes.

3. The term 'ashen' is also used in the context of volcanic ash clouds, which can disrupt air travel.

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Related Concepts

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1. ashes: The fine, powdery residue left after something has been burned.

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Culture

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In literature, ashen is often used to describe a pale or lifeless complexion, such as in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Masque of the Red Death'. It can also refer to a sense of despair or hopelessness.

How to Memorize "ashen"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a pile of ashes or an object that appears ashen in color.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ashen' with the color gray or the feeling of being lifeless.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'ashen' comes from the word 'ash' and describes something that resembles ashes in appearance.

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