Pallid

Pronunciation: /ˈpælɪd/

Definitions of pallid

adjective pale in color; lacking color or vitality

Example Sentences

A1 She looked pallid after being sick for a week.

A2 The pallid light of the moon illuminated the dark forest.

B1 His pallid complexion indicated that he was not feeling well.

B2 The pallid walls of the old house gave it a ghostly appearance.

C1 Despite the pallid color of the painting, it still managed to evoke strong emotions.

C2 The pallid sky foretold an approaching storm.

Examples of pallid in a Sentence

formal The patient's pallid complexion indicated anemia.

informal She looked so pallid after staying up all night studying.

slang I can't believe how pallid he looked after the party.

figurative The pallid sky foretold an approaching storm.

Grammatical Forms of pallid

• past tense: palled
• plural: pallids
• comparative: more pallid
• superlative: most pallid
• present tense: pallids
• future tense: will pallid
• perfect tense: have palled
• continuous tense: is palling
• singular: pallid
• positive degree: pallid
• infinitive: to pallid
• gerund: palliding
• participle: pallid

Origin and Evolution of pallid

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pallid' originated from the Latin word 'pallidus', which means pale or wan.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pallid' has retained its original meaning of lacking color or brightness, but it has also come to be used metaphorically to describe something lacking in vitality or interest.