pastel

//pæˈstɛl//
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Visual representation of pastel

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.

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