adjective
abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
Synonyms
Examples
- the pallid face of the invalid
- her wan face suddenly flushed
adjective
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness
Synonyms
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 light of dawn
adjective
lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness
Synonyms
Examples
- a pale rendition of the aria
- pale prose with the faint sweetness of lavender
- a pallid performance