Definition of Pale
Pale
pale
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(adjective)
having little to no color, having a light or low-intensity color, especially referring to someone's face as a result of fear, shock, or poor health;
e.g. The walls of the room were painted pale blue. Her face turned pale when she heard their threats.
(adjective)
dim or faint in some way, for example lacking brilliance or brightness in appearance or seeming weak and ineffective;
e.g. My excitement was pale in comparison to his.
(verb)
to become whitened or lightened (pale) in appearance or to cause something/someone to do this, especially as a result of fear or shock;
e.g. I saw his face pale when he saw how high above the ground we were.
(pronoun)
to seem less important or impressive compared to something;
e.g. Your struggles pale in comparison to hers.
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