Pale

Pronunciation: /peɪl/

Definitions of pale

noun a light or whitish color

Example Sentences

A1 She has a pale complexion.

A2 The doctor noticed a pale color in her skin.

B1 His pale face indicated that he was feeling unwell.

B2 The pale of the moon could be seen through the clouds.

C1 The artist used a variety of pale shades to create a serene atmosphere in the painting.

C2 The pale of dawn slowly crept over the horizon, casting a soft light on the landscape.

verb to become pale or cause to become pale

Example Sentences

A1 She pales when she sees a spider.

A2 The thought of public speaking makes him pale.

B1 His face paled as he realized he had forgotten his wallet.

B2 The news of the accident caused her to pale with shock.

C1 The color of the walls pales in comparison to the vibrant artwork.

C2 Her determination never pales, no matter how many obstacles she faces.

adjective having a light or whitish color

Example Sentences

A1 She has pale skin.

A2 The moon cast a pale light over the landscape.

B1 He looked pale after running a marathon.

B2 The pale blue walls gave the room a calming atmosphere.

C1 The artist used a palette of pale colors to create a serene painting.

C2 Her pale complexion was a stark contrast to her vibrant personality.

Examples of pale in a Sentence

formal Her complexion was very pale, indicating she may be unwell.

informal He looked pale after staying up all night studying for his exams.

slang She was as pale as a ghost when she heard the news.

figurative The pale moonlight illuminated the garden.

Grammatical Forms of pale

• past tense: paled
• plural: pales
• comparative: paler
• superlative: palest
• present tense: pale
• future tense: will pale
• perfect tense: have paled
• continuous tense: is paling
• singular: pale
• positive degree: pale
• infinitive: pale
• gerund: paling
• participle: paled

Origin and Evolution of pale

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pale' originated from the Latin word 'pallidus' meaning pale or colorless.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pale' evolved to not only describe a lack of color but also to refer to a boundary or limit, as in a 'pale of settlement'. It further evolved to denote a stake or pointed piece of wood used in fencing, leading to the modern usage of 'pale' to refer to a vertical wooden post in a fence.