pale (a)

Definition: abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
Example: the pallid face of the invalid. her wan face suddenly flushed.

pale (a)

Definition: (of light) lacking in intensity or brightness
Example: 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. a pallid sky. the pale (or wan) stars. the wan light of dawn.

pale (v)

Definition: turn pale, as if in fear

pale (a)

Definition: not full or rich
Example: high, pale, pure and lovely song.

pale (n)

Definition: a wooden strip forming part of a fence

pale (a)

Definition: lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness
Example: a pale rendition of the aria. pale prose with the faint sweetness of lavender. a pallid performance.

pale (a)

Definition: very light colored
Example: pale seagreen. pale blue eyes.