Comparative for having a pale or sickly color or complexion, especially of one's skin tone
“Her skin was pale, luminous, but her dark eyes, breathtakingly beautiful, holding a hint of a smile, contrasted beautifully with her pale gown, hair, and skin.”
Comparative for light or faded in color or shade
“Because the colors overlap and blend, the effect works best with pastels or other pale shades.”
Comparative for lacking in intensity, especially brightness or color
“As dawn broached the horizon, it cast a thin, pale light into her room and over her face.”
Comparative for inferior or unimpressive in nature, especially in comparison
“It wouldn't have been as big as the hit he took by appearing to be a pale imitation of the Prime Minister.”
Comparative for not clearly perceived, especially visually
“I could see the pale outline of a row of houses and a campanile rising up over them in the milky light.”
(loosely) Comparative for sick or unwell
“A little girl was feeling pale and not too well.”
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