Definition of Pale
Pale
Pa·le
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Lacking brightness or intensity of color; faint or washed out.
e.g. The pale moonlight cast an eerie glow on the deserted street.
(adjective)
dim or faint in some way, for example lacking brilliance or brightness in appearance or seeming weak and ineffective;
e.g. My excitement was pale in comparison to his.
(verb)
to become whitened or lightened (pale) in appearance or to cause something/someone to do this, especially as a result of fear or shock;
e.g. I saw his face pale when he saw how high above the ground we were.
(pronoun)
to seem less important or impressive compared to something;
e.g. Your struggles pale in comparison to hers.
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