Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pallid
adjective
/ˈpæl.ɪd/
Definition
Lacking color or liveliness; pale.
Examples
- She had a pallid complexion after being ill for several days.
- The pallid flowers drooped in the absence of sunlight.
- His pallid appearance suggested that he had not been outside in a long time.
Meaning
The word ‘pallid’ is often used to describe something that is very pale and not bright, or a person who appears weak or sickly.
Synonyms
- pale
- wan
- dull
- washed-out
