pastel
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plural
pastels
plural
pastels
Britannica Dictionary definition of PASTEL
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a
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a type of chalk made from a powdery substance that is used for drawing and comes in many different colors
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— usually plural
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She asked for a box of pastels for her birthday.
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The artist works mostly in pastels. [=the materials the artist uses are mostly pastels]
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a drawing/portrait done in pastel = a pastel drawing/portrait
b
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a drawing that is done using pastels
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She has a collection of pastels.
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a pale or light color
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She prefers a pastel like light yellow.
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a pastel sweater
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The room is painted in a pastel shade of blue.
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She wears a lot of pastels.
