pale - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

pale

light in color or shadelight in color or shade

Examples

The artist painted the landscape with pale green meadows and distant mountains.
The flower petals were a delicate shade of pale pink.
The morning sun cast a pale golden glow over the horizon.

Synonyms

dull light soft dead pale pastel light-colored muted

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pale

Comparative

paler

Superlative

palest

1

light in color or shade

The artist painted the landscape with pale green meadows and distant mountains.
The flower petals were a delicate shade of pale pink.
The morning sun cast a pale golden glow over the horizon.
The sky turned a pale orange as the sun set in the distance.
The sky was a pale gray in the early morning, hinting at the approaching storm.

Synonyms:

dull light soft dead pastel light-colored muted

2

(of a person's skin) having less color than usual, caused by fear, illness, etc.

The patient appeared pale and weak after the long surgery, prompting the doctor to take further tests.
She looked unusually pale, her face lacking its usual rosy hue, which made her friends worry.
After hours of studying, the student’s pale face showed signs of fatigue and sleeplessness.
Despite the sunny day, his pale face revealed he hadn’t been outside much lately.
The nurse was concerned when she saw the patient’s pale skin and immediately took their vital signs.

Synonyms:

bloodless blanched pasty ghastly pastelike livid pallid white gray wan ashen

3

(of light) faint, weak, or lacking in intensity and brightness

The morning sun cast a pale light through the window, signaling the start of a foggy day.
The room was illuminated by a single, pale bulb that provided only a faint glow.
The pale light of the moon created a soft, silvery sheen over the quiet landscape.
The photograph was taken in the early hours, giving it a pale and washed-out appearance.
The candle’s pale light barely penetrated the darkness of the room, leaving shadows dancing on the walls.

Synonyms:

dull soft sick subdued thin pallid watery wan dim

4

dull or unremarkable

The presentation was rather pale, with few engaging visuals or compelling arguments.
Despite the high expectations, the movie turned out to be a pale imitation of the book.
His performance was pale compared to his usual energetic and captivating style.
The restaurant's new menu was disappointingly pale, lacking the vibrant flavors of their previous offerings.
The team's efforts seemed pale in comparison to the impressive results achieved by their competitors.