pale

/pˈe‍ɪl/

/ˈpeɪɫ/

pale

light in color or shade

having less color than usual, caused by fear, illness, etc.

synonyms : pallid

(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble

synonyms : pallid

lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness

synonyms : pallid

not full or rich

to pale

MAIN VERB

to become or make someone's skin or complexion appear lighter in color, often due to shock, fear, illness, or lack of sun exposure

synonyms : blanch

Pale

a wooden strip forming part of a fence

synonyms : picket

Examples

1. Emmeline turned pale.

2. Emmeline turned pale.

3. Her recent conduct is beyond the pale.

4. His opinions are entirely beyond the pale.