Pale ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Pale ( adjective )

  1. Lacking intensity of color, especially due to sickness or emotion.
  2. Not bright or strong in color; light or whitish.
  3. Lacking in vividness or interest; dull.
  4. Faint or insufficient.

Origin:

From middle english, from old french paile, from latin pallidus, from pallere ("to be pale").

Examples:

  1. Her face was pale from the lack of sunlight and fresh air.
  2. The sky was pale in the early morning light.
  3. The walls were painted a pale blue, creating a calm and soothing atmosphere.
  4. She had a pale smile on her face, indicating she was not fully happy.
  5. The argument was pale in comparison to the heated debates they had in the past.

(As a noun)

Pale ( noun )

  1. Lacking intensity of color, especially due to sickness or emotion.
  2. Not bright or strong in color; light or whitish.
  3. Lacking in vividness or interest; dull.
  4. Faint or insufficient.

Origin:

From middle english, from old french paile, from latin pallidus, from pallere ("to be pale").

Examples:

  1. Her face was pale from the lack of sunlight and fresh air.
  2. The sky was pale in the early morning light.
  3. The walls were painted a pale blue, creating a calm and soothing atmosphere.
  4. She had a pale smile on her face, indicating she was not fully happy.
  5. The argument was pale in comparison to the heated debates they had in the past.
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