faded

adjective
UK: /ˈfeɪdɪd/
US: /ˈfeɪdɪd/

  1. Having lost freshness or intensity of color; pale or washed out.

    1. The faded jeans were his favorite.
    2. The photograph was old and the colors had faded over the years.

  2. Having lost vigor, strength, or youth.

    1. Her faded beauty was still noticeable.
    2. The athlete's faded glory was a reminder of his past achievements.

Synonyms

pale disappear dim washed-out decline dull weak
faded verb

  1. Having disappeared slowly or gradually.

    1. The music faded away.
    2. Her memory of the event has faded with time.

  2. To lose colour, brightness, or strength gradually.

    1. The sun faded the curtains.
    2. The scandal caused his reputation to fade quickly from public memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "faded" in English means: Having lost freshness or intensity of color; pale or washed out., Having lost vigor, strength, or youth..

The phonetic transcription of "faded" is /ˈfeɪdɪd/ in British English and /ˈfeɪdɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "faded": pale, disappear, dim, washed-out, decline, dull, weak.

Example usage of "faded": "The faded jeans were his favorite.". More examples on the page.