Definition of "ashen" in English

adjective

1. Made from the wood of the ash-tree.

   • An ashen bow and quiver of arrows beside.

adjective

1. Of or resembling ashes.

   • A fine, ashen dust hung in the air.

2. Ash-colored; pale; anemic

   • His ashen face belied his claims of good health.

3. Appalled; upset.

4. Anaemic.

verb

1. (ambitransitive) To turn into ash; make or become ashy

2. (ambitransitive) To make or become pale