English · Adjectives
pale
/peɪl/
[/peɪl/]
light in colour
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Light in colour, or having less colour than usual in the face.
Example
She looked rather pale and tired after the long and difficult night shift.
She looked rather pale and tired after the long and difficult night shift.
Etymology
From Old French 'pale', from Latin 'pallidus' (pale).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for faint colours and for an unwell or frightened face.