Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ashen-faced
Adjective
/ˈæʃ.ən.feɪst/
Definition
Having a pale or grayish complexion, typically due to shock, fear, or illness.
Examples
- She was ashen-faced after hearing the bad news.
- The ashen-faced crowd waited anxiously for the results.
- His ashen-faced appearance indicated that he was not well.
Meaning
The term ‘ashen-faced’ describes someone whose face appears pale and lacking color, often as a reaction to an intense emotional or physical experience.
Synonyms
- Pale
- Colorless
- Gray
- Weak
- Ghastly
