Definitions

pale

[peyl] / peɪl /

ADJECTIVE

light in color or effect

Synonyms

STRONG

blanched bleached dim dull faded faint gray haggard pasty poor sallow sick thin wan white

WEAK

anemic ashen ashy bloodless cadaverous colorless deathlike doughy feeble ghastly inadequate ineffective ineffectual insubstantial livid lurid pallid sickly spectral unsubstantial washed-out waxen waxlike weak whitish

Antonyms

STRONG

bright clear colored colorful dark distinct flushed happy healthy heavy intelligent light smart strong

WEAK

glowing radiant

VERB

become, make lighter or weakened

Synonyms

STRONG

blanch decrease dim diminish dull fade faint lessen muddy tarnish whiten

WEAK

go white grow dull lose color lose luster

Antonyms

STRONG

brighten develop enlarge expand extend grow increase raise strengthen

WEAK

darken glow radiate

Example Sentences

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They said he is, pale, underweight and is suffering from conditions contracted in captivity.

From BBC

While the number of AI referrals still pales by comparison with traditional paid and organic search and email advertising, Adobe said, it may be more valuable than other channels.

From Barron's

For instance, one square-shaped part of the alien might appear dark black in some types and pale gray in others.

From Science Daily

Some claim he has tentacles emerging from his back, and most say he wears dark clothes and has a pale face.

From BBC

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