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pale
adjective(pale)
abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
Synonyms: pallid, wan,
pale
noun(pale)
a wooden strip forming part of a fence
Synonyms: picket,
pale
verb(pale)
turn pale, as if in fear
Synonyms: blanch, blench,
pale
adjective(pale)
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
Synonyms: pallid, sick, wan,
Examples:
The pale light of a half moon.
A pale sun.
The late afternoon light coming through the el tracks fell in pale oblongs on the street.
The pale (or wan) stars.
pale
adjective(pale)
lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness
Synonyms: pallid,
Examples:
A pale rendition of the aria.
Pale prose with the faint sweetness of lavender.
pale
adjective(pale)
not full or rich
Examples:
High, pale, pure and lovely song.
pale
adjective(pale)
very light colored; highly diluted with white
Examples:
Pale seagreen.
Pale blue eyes.

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