pallor — an unhealthy pale appearance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an unhealthy pale appearance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpælər/
Example Sentences
- After seeing the horror movie, his face showed a ghostly pallor.
- The vampire's pallor made him stand out even in the dim light.
- Her pallor concerned the doctor immediately.
pallor
NOUN[/ˈpælər/]
an unhealthy pale appearance
Shocked into unhealthy paleness
His pallor can't dim his valor, worth more than any dollar
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'pallor' meaning 'paleness,' derived from the Latin adjective 'pallidus' (pale). The word entered English through French influence during the Middle English period.
Breakdown
Latin 'pallid-' (pale) + '-or' (noun suffix indicating state or quality) = pallor (state of being pale)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After seeing the horror movie, his face showed a ghostly pallor.”
“The vampire's pallor made him stand out even in the dim light.”
“Her pallor concerned the doctor immediately.”
“The student's pallor during the exam revealed his anxiety.”
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