Pronunciation: /pæˈstɛl/
noun a soft and delicate shade or hue
A1 I like to draw with pastel colors.
A2 She bought a set of pastel chalks for her art project.
B1 The artist used pastels to create a soft and dreamy landscape.
B2 The pastel shades of blue and pink in the painting were calming.
C1 The pastel hues of the sunset reflected off the water beautifully.
C2 The pastel tones of the room gave it a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
adjective having a soft and delicate shade or hue
A1 She wore a pastel pink dress to the party.
A2 The walls of the nursery were painted in pastel colors.
B1 I prefer pastel shades for my bedroom decor.
B2 The artist used pastel tones to create a soft and calming atmosphere in the painting.
C1 The pastel hues of the sunset reflected off the calm waters of the lake.
C2 Her pastel-colored artwork was praised for its delicate and intricate details.
formal The artist used a delicate pastel color palette in her latest painting.
informal I love wearing pastel colors in the springtime.
slang Those pastel sneakers are fire!
figurative Her pastel personality shone through in her gentle demeanor.
pastelled
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