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English adjective: pallid | |||
| 1. | pallid abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress | ||
| Samples | The pallid face of the invalid. Her wan face suddenly flushed. | ||
| Synonyms | pale, wan | ||
| Similar | colorless, colourless | ||
| Antonyms | colorful, colourful | ||
| 2. | pallid (of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble | ||
| Samples | 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. | ||
| Synonyms | pale, sick, wan | ||
| Similar | weak | ||
| Antonyms | strong | ||
| 3. | pallid lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness | ||
| Samples | A pale rendition of the aria. Pale prose with the faint sweetness of lavender. A pallid performance. | ||
| Synonyms | pale | ||
| Similar | colorless, colourless | ||
| Antonyms | colourful, colorful | ||
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