Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deathly-pale
Adjective
/ˈdɛθli peɪl/
Definition
Extremely pale in color, often suggesting illness or fear.
Examples
- She looked deathly-pale after hearing the bad news.
- The patient appeared deathly-pale, prompting immediate medical attention.
- He had a deathly-pale complexion from the fright of the sudden noise.
Meaning
The term ‘deathly-pale’ describes a complexion lacking in color, typically associated with a state of shock, fear, or illness, as if someone appears as if they might be close to death.
Synonyms
- ashen
- pallid
- wan
- colorless
- dull
