faded

[fey-did] / ˈfeɪ dɪd /

ADJECTIVE

bleached; used

Synonyms

STRONGEST

run down seedy shabby tacky tattered threadbare worn

STRONG

bedraggled dim discolored dull etiolated pale tired wan wasted

WEAK

achromatic ashen dingy indistinct lackluster lusterless murky not shiny pallid shopworn washed out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fresh good new nice unused

STRONG

active bright clear colorful intelligent light smart

WEAK

brightened colored strengthened

Example Sentences

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But as spot prices for precious metals fell sharply, activity in those contracts also faded.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

While the stock demonstrated notable relative strength versus energy peers in the first quarter as seen on the ratio chart against the XLE, that outperformance has since faded as momentum cooled.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

I imagine that dislike faded a long time ago, but did you train your voice for this album?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The bitcoin-buying strategy pioneered by Saylor has faded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Tiny bits of faded green and brown from the plants around Maidin Bay.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff

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