1. resembling ashes in color; pale gray
2. covered with or containing ashes
3. having a grayish appearance due to dry skin
Usage: informal

Examples

• The ashy remains of the campfire were scattered by the wind.
• Her face turned ashy when she heard the bad news.
• The volcanic soil had an ashy texture.
• He needed lotion because his skin looked ashy.
• The ashy gray clouds promised rain.
• After the fire, everything was covered in ashy dust.