Meaning & Definition of Bleached in English
Bleached
Whitened or lightened in color, typically by exposure to sunlight or by chemical means.
Pronunciation:
/bliːtʃt/Part of Speech:
adjectiveDetailed Definitions
Definition: Having lost color or brightness, made pale or white.
Example Sentence: The bleached fabric looked lifeless and dull.
Definition: Treated with a bleaching agent, often to remove stains or lighten color.
Example Sentence: She used bleached flour to bake the cakes.
Definition: Referring to hair that has been lightened using bleach.
Example Sentence: After weeks at the salon, her bleached hair glowed under the sun.
Etymology
Origin: Derived from the Old English 'blǣcan', meaning to make white or to bleach.
Synonyms
Common Phrases and Expressions
- bleached bones: Bones that have lost their color and turned white, often found in deserts or open fields.
- bleached out: Something that has become excessively pale or colorless.
- bleached hair: Hair that has been chemically treated to achieve a lighter shade.
Translations
- Spanish: blanqueado
- French: décoloré
- German: gebleicht
- Russian: обесвеченный
Related Words
- bleach: A chemical used to whiten or remove color from an object.
- decolorize: To remove color from something.
- discolor: To lose or change color.
Slang Meanings of bleached
Meaning: Refers to someone who has overly processed hair.
Example Sentence: She's so bleached, it's like she's living in a bottle.
Meaning: Used to describe a style or aesthetic that is overly bright or artificial.
Example Sentence: That look is so bleached, it hurts my eyes.