washed-out

UK
/ˌwɒʃt ˈdaʊt/
US
/ˌwɑːʃt ˈdaʊt/

Translations

washed-outadjective
UK
/ˌwɒʃt ˈdaʊt/
US
/ˌwɑːʃt ˈdaʊt/
Used attributively and predicatively; describes color, appearance, or vitality.
The curtains looked washed-out after years in the sun.
Les rideaux avaient l’air délavés après des années au soleil.
fatiguéSens figuré : aspect pâle, sans énergie.
After the long journey, he looked washed-out and sleepy.
Après le long voyage, il avait l’air fatigué et somnolent.

Definitions

washed-outadjective
Having lost brightness or strong color; faded or dull in appearance.
The curtains looked washed-out after years in the sun.
Looking pale, weak, or tired; lacking energy or vitality.
After the long journey, he looked washed-out and sleepy.