pastel

[pæˈstel]

pastel Definition

  • 1a soft and delicate shade of color
  • 2a type of art medium in the form of a stick, consisting of powdered pigment and a binder, used for drawing or coloring

Using pastel: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pastel" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The room was painted in pastel shades of blue and green.

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    She wore a pastel pink dress to the party.

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    He drew a portrait of his mother using pastels.

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    The artist created a beautiful landscape with pastel colors.

pastel Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with pastel

  • a type of pastel made with non-drying oil and wax as a binder, used for drawing or coloring

    Example

    She used oil pastels to create a vibrant and colorful artwork.

  • a type of pastel made with a minimum amount of binder, resulting in a soft and powdery texture, used for drawing or coloring

    Example

    The artist preferred to work with soft pastels because of their smooth and blendable texture.

  • a type of pastel made with chalk as a binder, used for drawing or coloring

    Example

    The children enjoyed using chalk pastels to create colorful drawings on the sidewalk.

Origins of pastel

from French 'pastiche', meaning 'paste'

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Summary: pastel in Brief

The term 'pastel' [pæˈstel] refers to a soft and delicate shade of color, often used to describe pale, light, muted, or subtle tones. It also refers to a type of art medium in the form of a stick, consisting of powdered pigment and a binder, used for drawing or coloring. Examples of pastel usage include painting a room in pastel shades, wearing a pastel-colored dress, drawing a portrait with pastels, or creating a landscape with pastel colors.

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