Pallor

Pronunciation: /ˈpælər/

Definitions of pallor

noun a pale appearance, typically of the skin

Example Sentences

A1 She noticed the pallor of his face and knew he was feeling sick.

A2 The doctor immediately recognized the pallor as a symptom of anemia.

B1 The pallor of her skin indicated that she was lacking proper nutrition.

B2 The pallor of his complexion was a result of the long hours spent indoors.

C1 The pallor of her face was a stark contrast to the vibrant colors of the sunset.

C2 His pallor was so pronounced that it was clear he needed immediate medical attention.

Examples of pallor in a Sentence

formal The doctor noticed a sudden pallor in the patient's face, indicating a drop in blood pressure.

informal She turned pale as a ghost, her pallor giving away her fear.

slang His pallor was so bad, he looked like he had seen a ghost.

figurative The pallor of the once vibrant city was a stark reminder of its economic decline.

Grammatical Forms of pallor

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

Origin and Evolution of pallor

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pallor' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'pallere' which means 'to be pale.'

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'pallor' has retained its original meaning of paleness, but it is now commonly used to describe a lack of color in the skin due to illness or shock.