Word PALE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

pale

🇺🇸 [peɪl]

Meanings

Pale describes something that has a light or washed-out color, often due to a lack of pigment or because of health-related issues. The term can also refer to a person's complexion when it appears lighter than usual, sometimes due to illness or emotional distress.

Examples

• Her face went pale when she heard the bad news.
• The pale blue sky looked peaceful and serene.
• He has a pale complexion because he spends most of his time indoors.

Synonyms

light • faded • washed-out

Antonyms

dark • vivid • bright