Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sickly-green

adjective
/ˌsɪkli ˈɡriːn/
Definition
A color resembling a pale, unhealthy shade of green.
Examples
  • The walls were painted a sickly-green that made the room feel unwelcoming.
  • In the twilight, the sickly-green hue of the algae-covered pond was particularly unsettling.
  • Her dress was a sickly-green that clashed with her complexion.
Meaning
The term ‘sickly-green’ describes a hue that often appears dull and lifeless, reminiscent of something that is unhealthy or in decay.
Synonyms
  • dull green
  • faded green
  • pale green
  • drab green