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pastel

/ˈpΓ¦stΙ™l/
B1 Β· Intermediateβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜†
noun

Simple Meaning

a soft, light color, like light pink, blue, or yellow.

When to Use

πŸ’¬Daily ConversationπŸ“±Social Media
Intermediate β€” can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

β€œI love wearing pastel colors in the spring β€” they're so soft and pretty.”

β€œThe baby's room is decorated in pastel shades of blue and green.”

β–ΆFull Definition

Any of several subdued tints of colors, usually associated with pink, peach, yellow, green, blue and lavender

Related Words

Synonyms:
light colorsoft colorpale
Antonyms:
brightvibrantdark
Word Family:
pastels