pastel
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- adjective
- /ˈpæstəl/
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- Her dress was a lovely pastel color, perfect for the spring garden party.
- pastel artists
- too pastel
- many pastel
Examples
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We wanted her to feel and look like a Princess, but we didn't want to go traditional pink or pastel, so we chose this really beautiful muted Gray.
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And it was in these muted tones, these beiges, these dull pastel Blues, and all of a sudden lace was everywhere.
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It's it's pretty colors that you know are pastel in some parts of the look, but a little more intense than others.
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The only thing with keeping it pastel will be how fast it fades.
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But it's a very unorganized, sloppy, but very pretty pastel kind of look.
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It's a pretty vibrant shade, but it's kind of unique because a lot of turquoise Blues seem to be more pastel and this is just a little bit darker.
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The artist chose a pastel palette for her painting, giving it a soft and calming feel.
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He decorated the nursery with pastel shades of pink and blue to create a soothing atmosphere.
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Etymology
Pastel also describes a mild or weak style because the word comes from the idea of soft, pale colors made from a paste, so calling something pastel can mean it lacks strong energy or force.