pastel

• Описывает мягкий, бледный или нежный оттенок цвета.

Describes a soft, pale, or delicate shade of a color.

1. Pale and soft in colorB1formal

   Describing a color that is light, soft, and not bright or vivid.

   Пастельный

   • The room was decorated in pastel shades of pink and blue.
   • She wore a pastel green dress to the spring wedding.
   • Pastel colors are often used in baby nurseries.

   Synonymsdelicatefaintgentlelightmutedpalepastysoftsubduedwashy

   Antonymsboldbrightintensesaturatedvivid

2. Lacking strength or vitalityC1formal

   Describing something that is weak, feeble, or lacking in vigor or intensity.

   Бледный

   • His pastel attempt at an argument failed to convince anyone.
   • The performance was a pastel version of the original play.
   • Her pastel voice could barely be heard over the noise.

   Synonymsanemicdullfaintfeebleinsipidlacklusterpalevapidweak

   Antonymsboldforcefulintensestrongvigorousvivid

• Существительное, обозначающее любой из бледных или светлых цветов, часто ассоциирующихся с мягким, приглушённым видом.

A noun referring to any of various pale or light colors, often associated with a soft, muted appearance.

1. Pale or light colorsB1formal

   Any of various soft, pale, or light shades of color, often used in art, design, and fashion.

   Пастельные тона

   • The room was decorated in soft pastels like pink and lavender.
   • She prefers pastels over bright, bold colors for her wardrobe.
   • The artist used pastels to create a gentle, calming landscape.

   Antonymsbrightdeepintensesaturatedvivid

2. Art mediumB1formal

   A type of art material made from powdered pigment and a binder, formed into sticks, used for drawing and coloring.

   Пастель

   • He created a beautiful portrait using soft pastels.
   • Pastels can be blended easily to create smooth transitions.
   • She bought a set of oil pastels for her art class.

   Synonymscrayon