pallid

Definitions


[ˈpalɪd], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of a person's face) pale, typically because of poor health
(e.g: his face, with its wrinkled, pallid complexion)

- lacking vigour or intensity; insipid
(e.g: a pallid ray of winter sun)


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Origin:
late 16th century: from Latin pallidus ‘pale’ (related to pallere ‘be pale’)




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