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7+ Synonyms for Ashen & Similar Words

Definition of ashen

adjective
  1. anemic looking from illness or emotion; "a face turned ashen"; "the invalid's blanched cheeks"; "tried to speak with bloodless lips"; "a face livid with shock"; "lips...livid with the hue of death"- Mary W. Shelley; "lips white with terror"; "a face white with rage"
  2. made of wood of the ash tree

7 synonyms found

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With 7 alternatives available, "ashen" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.

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  • "The light inside me burning turning earnings ashen"
    Hell Razah f/ Atari Blitzkrieg — Stir of Echoes (Remix)

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Frequently asked questions

What are synonyms for ashen?
Synonyms for ashen include: blanched, bloodless, colourless, livid, white, woody, colorless.
How many synonyms does ashen have?
Ashen has 7 synonyms.

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