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Meaning of pallid in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpæləd/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    pallid

    Definitions

    1. abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress

    Examples

    • « the pallid face of the invalid »
    • « her wan face suddenly flushed »

    Synonyms

    • colorless
    • colourless
  2. 2. (of light) lacking in intensity or brightness

    Examples

    • « dim or feeble »
    • « the pale light of a half moon »
    • « a pale sun »
    • « the late afternoon light coming through the el tracks fell in pale oblongs on the street »
    • « a pallid sky »
    • « the pale (or wan) stars »
    • « the wan li »

    Synonyms

    • weak
  3. 3. lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness

    Examples

    • « a pale rendition of the aria »
    • « pale prose with the faint sweetness of lavender »
    • « a pallid performance »

    Synonyms

    • colorless
    • colourless

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