Pale

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪl/

Pale (adjective)

  1. Having skin that is lighter than usual, often because of illness or fear.
  2. Having a color that is not bright or strong.
  3. Not strong or impressive, often compared to something else.

Examples

  • She looked pale after the long flight.
  • He became pale when he heard the news.

Common collocations: pale complexion, pale face, pale shade, pale hue, pale imitation

Synonyms of Pale

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Pale

  • describing color intensity
  • describing light or color