1. colored chalks or crayons made of powdered pigments mixed with a binding agent, used for drawing
2. drawings or paintings made with pastels
3. pale, soft colors

Examples

• The art teacher handed out pastels for the landscape drawing assignment.
• She prefers working with pastels because they blend easily.
• The gallery featured beautiful pastels of flowers and gardens.
• His pastels captured the soft light of dawn perfectly.
• The nursery was decorated in gentle pastels like pink and yellow.
• She wore a dress in soft pastels that complemented her complexion.
• The artist’s box contained pastels in dozens of different shades.