adj

bleached

bleecht

Bleached (adj) means Made white or pale, whether by chemicals or by exposure to sun and weather. Example: “The bleached driftwood looked almost silver on the shore.”

adj

Made white or pale, whether by chemicals or by exposure to sun and weather.

"The bleached driftwood looked almost silver on the shore."

"His bleached blond hair stood out in the office."

How to use bleached

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTurned pale or white, either deliberately with bleach or naturally by the sun.

Common pairings

bleached blond sun-bleached bleached coral

Word forms

more bleached comparative, most bleached superlative

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Rhymes for bleached

reached poached beached attached detached unattached

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bleached” mean?

The word “bleached” means made white or pale, whether by chemicals or by exposure to sun and weather. In plain terms, turned pale or white, either deliberately with bleach or naturally by the sun.

How do you pronounce “bleached”?

“Bleached” is pronounced bleecht (/bliːt͡ʃt/ in IPA).

How do you use “bleached” in a sentence?

Here is “bleached” used in a sentence: “The bleached driftwood looked almost silver on the shore.”

What part of speech is “bleached”?

“Bleached” is an adjective.