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Pallid

  1. adjective

    abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress

    “the pallid face of the invalid”

    Similar: pale, wan

  2. adjective

    (of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble

    “the pale light of a half moon”

    Similar: pale, wan, sick

  3. adjective

    lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness

    “a pale rendition of the aria”

    Similar: pale

Word family

pallidness · pallidity · pallidly

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