pallid

adjective
UK: /ˈpælɪd/
US: /ˈpælɪd/

  1. Pale in color, especially because of illness or not getting enough sunlight. It suggests a lack of vitality or health.

    1. She looked pallid after being sick, needing rest and good food.
    2. The long winter months left everyone with a pallid complexion, longing for the sun.

  2. Lacking intensity or interest; weak or lifeless in color or appearance, not vibrant or strong.

    1. The pallid sky threatened rain, dimming all hopes for a sunny day.
    2. The play's pallid plot failed to engage the audience, resulting in a very bored crowd.

Synonyms

wan bloodless colorless anemic ashen feeble sickly faint pale

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pallid" in English means: Pale in color, especially because of illness or not getting enough sunlight. It suggests a lack of vitality or health., Lacking intensity or interest; weak or lifeless in color or appearance, not vibrant or strong..

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

Synonyms for "pallid": wan, bloodless, colorless, anemic, ashen, feeble, sickly, faint, pale.

Example usage of "pallid": "She looked pallid after being sick, needing rest and good food.". More examples on the page.