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washed-out Definition

washed·-out (wôs̸ht′o̵ut′)

adjective

  1. faded in color, specif. from washing
  2. Informal tired; spiritless
  3. Informal tired-looking; pale and wan

washed out* Synonyms

washed out*

modif.

dismissed, let go, failed, dropped from the program; see discharged 1.

washed-out Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • color: The UK VHS and DVD releases thus far had quite washed-out colors as well.
  • blue: The narrow fringe of hair encircling his head was completely gray, and his eyes were a washed-out blue.
  • bridge: Snow, flooding, gales, washed-out bridges, sea damage, and many other incidents are all examined.
  • look: Excessive brightness can result in a two-dimensional, washed-out look with reduced color saturation.
  • image: Geometry problems, white streaks and washed-out images are symptomatic of this.
  • color: The fog was set a bit strangely, tho, hence the washed-out colors.

Modifying Another Word

  • rather: Picture: Video quality is not particularly good, with colors looking rather washed-out and faded.