Pale
(
adjective
,
noun
)
(As an adjective)
Pale ( adjective )
- Lacking intensity of color, especially due to sickness or emotion.
- Not bright or strong in color; light or whitish.
- Lacking in vividness or interest; dull.
- Faint or insufficient.
Origin:
From middle english, from old french paile, from latin pallidus, from pallere ("to be pale").
Examples:
- Her face was pale from the lack of sunlight and fresh air.
- The sky was pale in the early morning light.
- The walls were painted a pale blue, creating a calm and soothing atmosphere.
- She had a pale smile on her face, indicating she was not fully happy.
- The argument was pale in comparison to the heated debates they had in the past.
(As a noun)
Pale ( noun )
- Lacking intensity of color, especially due to sickness or emotion.
- Not bright or strong in color; light or whitish.
- Lacking in vividness or interest; dull.
- Faint or insufficient.
Origin:
From middle english, from old french paile, from latin pallidus, from pallere ("to be pale").
Examples:
- Her face was pale from the lack of sunlight and fresh air.
- The sky was pale in the early morning light.
- The walls were painted a pale blue, creating a calm and soothing atmosphere.
- She had a pale smile on her face, indicating she was not fully happy.
- The argument was pale in comparison to the heated debates they had in the past.