Paleness

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪlnəs/

Definitions of paleness

noun the quality or state of being pale

Example Sentences

A1 Her paleness was a result of being sick for a few days.

A2 The doctor noticed the paleness of her skin and recommended she get more sunlight.

B1 The paleness of his face indicated that he was feeling unwell.

B2 Despite her paleness, she still managed to look beautiful in the dimly lit room.

C1 The paleness of the painting gave it an eerie and haunting quality.

C2 The paleness of her complexion was a stark contrast to the vibrant colors of her outfit.

Examples of paleness in a Sentence

formal The doctor noted the paleness of the patient's skin as a possible symptom of anemia.

informal Her paleness after staying up all night studying was obvious to everyone.

slang Dude, you look like you've seen a ghost with that paleness!

figurative The paleness of the room's walls made it feel cold and unwelcoming.

Grammatical Forms of paleness

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

Origin and Evolution of paleness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'paleness' originated from the Old English word 'pale', which meant stake or fence.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'paleness' evolved to refer to the quality or state of being pale in color, often associated with sickness, fear, or lack of color in the skin.