Pallid: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Pallid adjective. Unhealthily pale; also, lacking colour or liveliness.
How to say it
PAL-id/ˈpalɪd/
2 syllables, stressed on the first (PAL).
Pallid in a sentence
He emerged pallid and blinking after a week of night shifts.
The sequel was a pallid copy of the original film.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- pale
- wan
- ashen
- insipid
Opposite:
- ruddy
- rosy
- vivid
Where pallid comes from
From Latin pallidus, from pallere, to be pale.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
The sequel was a _____ copy of the original film.
- pallid
- crapulent
- acute
Show the answer
pallid: The sequel was a pallid copy of the original film.