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pallid

1 of 1adjective
/ˈpælɪd/
Forms:more pallid,most pallid
1

abnormally pale, lacking in color, and often associated with illness, shock, or a lack of vitality

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  • The patient's pallid complexion raised concerns among the medical staff.
  • After the long journey without rest, she appeared pallid and fatigued.
  • The horror movie left the audience members with pallid faces as they left the theater.
  • The witness's pallid demeanor suggested the traumatic nature of the event.
  • His pallid face indicated that he had not fully recovered from the flu.
Synonyms:
bloodlessblanchedpastyghastlypastelikelividpalewhitegraywanashen
2

(of light) not intense or radiant

  • A pallid glow seeped through the fog, barely illuminating the path.
  • The moon cast a pallid light over the deserted landscape.
  • The room was lit by a pallid bulb that flickered weakly.
  • A pallid sunrise struggled to break through the heavy clouds.
  • The candle gave off a pallid flame, barely warming the air.
Synonyms:
palewansick
3

weakly executed and failing to engage or impress

  • The movie was a pallid adaptation, stripping the novel of its emotional weight.
  • Her performance felt pallid, missing the intensity the role demanded.
  • The speech was pallid and formulaic, leaving the audience unmoved.
  • Critics dismissed the show as a pallid imitation of its predecessor.
  • The campaign's messaging was pallid, failing to stir public interest.
Synonyms:
pale