pastel
//pæˈstɛl//
Noun
pastelSingular
pastelsPlural
1
A soft, pale shade of a color.
She painted her room in soft pastels.
2
A crayon made of powdered pigments bound with gum or resin, used for drawing.
She used soft pastels to create a beautiful portrait.
3
A work of art created using pastel crayons.
The museum has a beautiful collection of pastels by famous artists.
Adjective
pastelCanonical form
1
Of a soft, pale shade of color; light and delicate in tone.
She decorated her room with pastel curtains and pillows.