pastel

¹pas·tel

noun \pas-ˈtel\

Definition of PASTEL

1

: a paste made of powdered pigment ranging from pale to deep colors and used for making crayons; also : a crayon made of such paste

2

a : a drawing in pastel b : the process or art of drawing with pastels

3

: a light literary sketch

4

: any of various pale or light colors

Examples of PASTEL

1. She has a collection of pastels.
2. She prefers a pastel like light yellow.
3. The room is painted in a pastel shade of blue.

Origin of PASTEL

French, from Italian pastello, from Late Latin pastellus woad, from diminutive of pasta

First Known Use: 1662

Rhymes with PASTEL

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