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washed-out - definition and meaning
Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
adjective adjective adjective
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adjective colour , as if faded adjective tired , jaded and lacking animation
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
adjective adjective
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In my uncle's diary of symptoms, light is described as washed-out moon color.
Slate Articles Doug Ramspeck 2012
The economic damage wrought by Hurricane Irene—everything from washed-out roads to lost hotel bookings—could hit $12 billion or more.
Tally of Damages Put at $12 Billion, but That Number Could Yet Rise Conor Dougherty 2011
The washed-out , dainty women of the court flap and flutter and follow a set of unseen rules: who takes precedence over whom, when to sit, when to stand, how low to curtsey—endless.
Exit the Actress Priya Parmar 2011
Many more families remained isolated by washed-out roads and bridges.
6 Days After Deadly Mudslides In Brazil, Survivors Get Help AP 2011
The washed-out , dainty women of the court flap and flutter and follow a set of unseen rules: who takes precedence over whom, when to sit, when to stand, how low to curtsey—endless.
Exit the Actress Priya Parmar 2011
He's wearing washed-out jeans and his big brother's green Trees R US tee.
BLACKBIRD marci stillerman 2011
It will take more than a washed-out holiday weekend to put a smile back on the faces of European farmers—and policy makers.
Europe's Drought Risks Inflation Deluge Andrew Peaple 2011
Vyto Starinskas/The Rutland Herald/Associated Press People took photos of a washed-out section of Route 7 south of Rutland, Vt., Monday.
The Aftermath of Irene 2011
You should stop wearing ratty, washed-out colors like gray and brown.
Sunny Gessy Alvarez 2012
It will take more than a washed-out holiday weekend to put a smile back on the faces of European farmers—and policy makers.
Europe's Drought Risks Inflation Deluge Andrew Peaple 2011
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