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Synonyms & Similar Words
faint
weak
feeble
dim
dull
washed out
wan
ashen
pallid
ghastly
spectral
ghostly
anemic
bloodless
colorless
lackluster
lustreless
tired
drained
exhausted
fatigued
lethargic
sluggish
languid
limp
flaccid
soft
muted
subdued
restrained
moderate
mild
pale
light
faint
delicate
subtle
understated
unobtrusive
Meaning of Pale
The primary meaning of the word "pale" is having a light color or lacking brightness.
Definitions
- Having a light color or lacking brightness
- * Lacking strength or vitality
- * (of a color) faint or washed out
- * (of a person's face) pale or wan, typically because of illness, fatigue, or fear
Etymology of Pale
The word "pale" comes from the Old French word "pale", which is derived from the Latin word "pallidus", meaning pale or wan
The word has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe something as pale or lacking color
Example Uses
- The pale moon was visible in the night sky
- * She looked pale and tired after a long illness
- * The pale colors of the painting gave it a subtle and understated tone