washed-out


Meanings

  • prevent or interrupt due to rain;
    • "The storm had washed out the game"
  • wash free from unwanted substances, such as dirt;
    • "Wash out your dirty shirt in the sink"
  • wear or destroy by the force of water;
    • "The hail storms had washed out the bridges"
  • remove by the application of water or other liquid and soap or some other cleaning agent;
    • "he washed the dirt from his coat"
    • "The nurse washed away the blood"
    • "Can you wash away the spots on the windows?"
    • "he managed to wash out the stains"
  • deplete of strength or vitality;
    • "The illness washed her out"
  • drain off the color in the course of laundering;
    • "The harsh soap washed out the delicate blouse"
  • lose color in the process of being washed;
    • "The expensive shirt washed out in the German washing machine"
  • drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted;
    • "the day's shopping left her exhausted"
    • "he went to bed dog-tired"
    • "was fagged and sweaty"
    • "the trembling of his played out limbs"
    • "felt completely washed-out"
    • "only worn-out horses and cattle"
    • "you look worn out"
  • having lost freshness or brilliance of color;
    • "sun-bleached deck chairs"
    • "faded jeans"
    • "a very pale washed-out blue"
    • "washy colors"


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