Having a pale or grayish color, often as a result of shock, fear, or illness. Her face turned ashen when she heard the unexpected news.
Resembling ashes in color; dull gray. The ashen sky signaled the approach of a storm.
Made of the wood of an ash tree. He gripped an ashen spear as he marched into battle.
Consisting of ashes or covered with ashes. Firefighters searched the ashen ruins for any remaining embers.