sallow
sa
ˈsæ
llow
loʊ
low
British pronunciation
/sˈælə‍ʊ/

Definition & Meaning of "sallow"in English

sallow
01

yellowish, sickly, or lacking in healthy color

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The prolonged illness left him with a sallow complexion, highlighting the impact on his overall well-being.
Despite attempts to conceal her fatigue, the sallow undertones in her skin revealed the toll of sleepless nights.
Sallow
01

a shrubby willow with broad leaves and large catkins, some used for tanbark and charcoal

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The riverbank was lined with sallow willows.
They harvested the sallow for charcoal production.
to sallow
01

to make someone or something yellowish or unhealthy in color

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The poor diet sallowed his skin over time.
Years of smoking had sallowed her complexion.
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