pale (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /peɪl/

Definition

Having a skin color that is lighter than usual, often because of illness, shock, or fear.

Examples

• She looked pale and felt faint.

• His face turned pale when he heard the bad news.

• The child was pale from lack of sun.

How to Use pale

pale in comparison (idiom)

To seem much less important or serious when compared to something else. — "His achievements pale in comparison to his sister's."

Synonyms of pale

Words with a similar meaning to pale:

• wan
• ashen
• ghastly
• white

Antonyms of pale

Words with the opposite meaning to pale:

• flushed
• ruddy

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