sallow — having a pale, yellowish, unhealthy-looking complexion
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a pale, yellowish, unhealthy-looking complexion
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsæloʊ/
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
Pale yellowish unhealthy complexion
Sallow face beside the shallow grave on hallowed ground
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Sallow derives from Old English 'salo', meaning a dark, dingy, or dirty colour. The word shares common Germanic roots with related languages in the Germanic language family, originally describing an unhealthy or yellowish complexion.
Breakdown
The word comes from Old English 'salo' (dark, dirty color), with no additional morphemes; it evolved as a simple root word describing an ashen or sickly pale appearance.
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📝Examples
“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!'”
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