washy
- adjective
- /ˈwɔːʃi/
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descolorido
- She chose a washy shade of blue for her bedroom, wanting a calm and subtle atmosphere.
Examples
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The flowers in the garden had washy hues that seemed to blend into the background.
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But I agree that it's better than having no credibility because you're too wishy-washy or not willing to stick to your values.
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Do we not believe our own advocacy against wishy-washy lead-from-behind governance?
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But if they are going to do it, there's no point in making it harder for the reader with wishy-washy colors.
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I'm sure you'll admit that there are plenty of places in the world where this sort of wishy-washy endorsement would get you into hot water.
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The paint on the walls looks so washy that it barely adds color to the room.
Synonyms
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1.0
Not bright or shiny with weak colour
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6.1
Dull and showing little energy
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2.1
A dull shade mixed with grey or brown
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4.6
Dark and dirty so it does not look bright
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2.7
A dull, unclear color that looks mixed and lifeless
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5.3
A dull grey or light brownish green color often used for uniforms
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4.4
A color or object that has lost brightness and looks pale
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3.9
Not interesting or exciting
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2.5
Very pale because sunlight or chemicals removed its color
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7.2
Not shiny and showing little energy or life
Clothes or photos with color that is no longer bright and looks washed out
A color made less bright by mixing it with white or grey
A color made less bright because it has dirt or other colors mixed in
Showing a pale, dull color from age, dust, or sun
Not bright in color and not very interesting
Having a dull surface that does not reflect light
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Etymology
The word washy comes from wash plus the ending -y, suggesting something has been 'washed out' or 'faded'. So a washy colour looks pale and not very strong.