pallid — having an unhealthy pale appearance; lacking in vitality or substance
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having an unhealthy pale appearance; lacking in vitality or substance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpælɪd/
Example Sentences
- The vampire's pallid skin made him look like he hadn't seen sunlight in centuries.
- Her pallid attempt at cooking resulted in a dish that even the dog refused to eat.
- The patient's pallid condition worried the doctors immediately.
pallid
ADJECTIVE[/ˈpælɪd/]
having an unhealthy pale appearance; lacking in vitality or substance
Pale and lacking vitality
Pale pal gets lid — pallid and weak, no vitality to seek!
Though pallid, his skills with salad remain valid!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'pallidus' meaning 'pale' or 'wan,' which is related to the Latin root 'pallere' meaning 'to be pale.' The word entered English in the 16th century.
Breakdown
pallid: from Latin pallidus (pale) + -id (adjective suffix) = pallid (adjective meaning pale or lacking vitality)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The vampire's pallid skin made him look like he hadn't seen sunlight in centuries.”
“Her pallid attempt at cooking resulted in a dish that even the dog refused to eat.”
“The patient's pallid condition worried the doctors immediately.”
“After binge-watching Netflix for 48 hours straight, I looked absolutely pallid.”
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