What does pastel mean?
Pastel means Any of several subdued tints of colors, usually associated with pink, peach, yellow, green, blue, and lavender..
Pastel
/ˈpæstl̩/ · noun
Meaning
Any of several subdued tints of colors, usually associated with pink, peach, yellow, green, blue, and lavender..
Definitions by Sense
- Any of several subdued tints of colors, usually associated with pink, peach, yellow, green, blue, and lavender.
- (art) A drawing made with any of those colors.
- A type of dried paste used to make crayons.
- A crayon made from such a paste.
- Woad.
- A traditional dish in various Latin American countries and in Indonesia, resembling a tamale, pasty, or calzone.
- A Filipino stew made with vegetables, sausages, and chicken or other meat in a creamy sauce.
Example Sentences
Wool was dyed in the pastel vat.
Synonyms for pastel
Antonyms for pastel
Related Words
Word Forms
- pastels
- pastille
- pasteles
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for pastel?
Common synonyms include delicate, light.
What is the opposite of pastel?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use pastel in a sentence?
Wool was dyed in the pastel vat.
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