Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪdɪd/

Definitions of faded

verb Faded can also be a verb that means to lose brightness or color over time.

Example Sentences

A1 The colors on my old t-shirt have faded.

A2 The picture on the wall has faded over time.

B1 The memories of that summer have faded with each passing year.

B2 The once vibrant painting has faded into a dull shadow of its former self.

C1 The significance of his words never faded from my memory.

C2 The impact of the historical event has faded with the passage of time.

adjective Faded is an adjective that describes something that has lost its original color or brightness, typically due to age or exposure to light.

Example Sentences

A1 The old photograph had a faded image of my grandparents.

A2 The colors of the painting had faded over time.

B1 The once vibrant sign outside the store had faded to a dull shade.

B2 The memories of that summer have faded with time.

C1 The glory of his youth had faded into obscurity.

C2 The once bright future she envisioned had faded into a distant dream.

Examples of faded in a Sentence

formal The color of the curtains had faded over time due to exposure to sunlight.

informal The old photograph had faded, making it difficult to make out the faces.

slang Her interest in the hobby quickly faded after just a few weeks.

figurative The memory of their first meeting had faded, but the feeling of excitement remained.

Grammatical Forms of faded

past tense

faded

plural

fades

comparative

more faded

superlative

most faded

present tense

fade

future tense

will fade

perfect tense

have faded

continuous tense

is fading

singular

faded

positive degree

faded

infinitive

to fade

gerund

fading

participle

fading

Origin and Evolution of faded

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'faded' originated from the Middle English word 'faden' which came from the Old French word 'fader' meaning to lose color or brightness.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'faded' has retained its original meaning of losing color or brightness, but has also come to be used metaphorically to describe something that has lost its intensity or significance.