What is the meaning of washed-out?

Drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted.
- usage: "the day's shopping left her exhausted"; "he went to bed dog-tired"; "was fagged and sweaty"; "the trembling of his played out limbs"; "felt completely washed-out"; "only worn-out horses and cattle"; "you look worn out"
- synonyms: exhausted, dog-tired, fagged, fatigued, played out, spent, worn-out, worn out
Having lost freshness or brilliance of color.
- usage: "sun-bleached deck chairs"; "faded jeans"; "a very pale washed-out blue"; "washy colors"
- synonyms: bleached, faded, washy

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