sallow — having a pale, yellowish, unhealthy-looking complexion
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a pale, yellowish, unhealthy-looking complexion
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsæloʊ/
Korean meaning: 창백하고 누르스름한, 건강하지 못해 보이는 (안색)
Korean pronunciation: 샐-로우 (강세: 샐)
Example Sentences
- The vampire's sallow skin made him look like he hadn't seen sunlight in centuries.
- Her sallow appearance worried her parents.
- The office worker's sallow complexion screamed 'I need a vacation!'
sallow
ADJECTIVE//ˈsæloʊ//
having a pale, yellowish, unhealthy-looking complexion
💡 Concept
Pale yellowish unhealthy complexion
🎵 Rhyme
Sallow face beside the shallow grave on hallowed ground
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈsæloʊ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsæləʊ/
🌳Etymology
Rootsallow
Origin
고대 영어 'salo'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '어둡고 더러운 색깔'을 의미했습니다. 게르만어족 언어들과 공통 어원을 가지고 있어요.
🎵Rhyme
allowfallowhallowshallow
allow
fallow
hallow
shallow
🔗Collocations
sallow complexion
sallow skin
look sallow
sallow face
become sallow
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The vampire's sallow skin made him look like he hadn't seen sunlight in centuries.”
“Her sallow appearance worried her parents.”
😄 Fun example
“The office worker's sallow complexion screamed 'I need a vacation!'”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
palewanashenpallidpasty
Antonyms
rosyruddyhealthy
Related
complexionunhealthyyellowish
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