ashiness

/ˈæʃinəs/
noun
  1. The quality or state of being dry, pale, or gray like ash, especially of skin or hair.
    • The lotion helped reduce the ashiness of her skin during the dry winter months.
    • He complained about the ashiness of his hair after using the wrong shampoo.
    • The ashiness of the old photograph gave it a vintage look.
  2. A gray or pale discoloration, especially on the surface of something.
    • The ashiness of the paint made the room feel dull and lifeless.
    • The ashiness of the leaves indicated they were suffering from a fungal disease.
    • After the fire, the walls had an unsettling ashiness that reminded everyone of the disaster.
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