1
a
: of or relating to a pastel
b
: made with pastels
2
: pale and light in color
3
: lacking in body or vigor
Examples of pastel in a Sentence
Noun
She has a collection of pastels.
She prefers a pastel like light yellow.
The room is painted in a pastel shade of blue.
Adjective
a pastel blue to go with the pale pink walls
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Essence, 23 July 2025
Hazel eyes look gorgeous with purples, metallics and pastels.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025
In 1997, Stella McCartney’s debut as the designer of Chloé added to the conversation even further: With delicate spaghetti straps and pastel colors, the nightgowns that appeared on the runway were perhaps the most faithful to what could have really been worn to bed.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
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Noun
Then, in the spring, colors like baby blue, light pink, light yellow, pastels and lavender French tips are more popular.
—Essence, 23 July 2025
Hazel eyes look gorgeous with purples, metallics and pastels.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
Adjective
This passport holder also comes in 10 other pastel colors that will easily add personality to your gear selection.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025
In 1997, Stella McCartney’s debut as the designer of Chloé added to the conversation even further: With delicate spaghetti straps and pastel colors, the nightgowns that appeared on the runway were perhaps the most faithful to what could have really been worn to bed.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
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“Pastel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pastel. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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pastel
1 of 2 noun
pas·tel
pas-ˈtel 
1
a
: a paste made of ground color and used for making crayons
b
: a crayon of such paste
2
: a drawing in pastel
3
: any of various pale or light colors
pastel
2 of 2 adjective1
: of, relating to, or made with pastels
2
: pale and light in color
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