English dictionary
pale
/p/eI/l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Wanting in color; not ruddy; dusky white; pallid; wan; as, a <i>pale</i> face; a <i>pale</i> red; a <i>pale</i> blue.
Source: webster1913
noun
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a wooden strip forming part of a fence
Synonyms picketSource: WordNet 3.0
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Paleness; pallor.
Source: webster1913
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A pointed stake or slat, either driven into the ground, or fastened to a rail at the top and bottom, for fencing or inclosing; a picket.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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very light colored; highly diluted with white
ExamplesPale seagreen.
Pale blue eyes.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
ExamplesThe 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.
The pale (or wan) stars.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness
ExamplesA pale rendition of the aria.
Pale prose with the faint sweetness of lavender.
Synonyms pallidSource: WordNet 3.0
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abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
Source: WordNet 3.0
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not full or rich
ExamplesHigh, pale, pure and lovely song.
Source: WordNet 3.0
verb
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turn pale, as if in fear
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To turn pale; to lose color or luster.
Source: webster1913
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To make pale; to diminish the brightness of.
Source: webster1913
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To inclose with pales, or as with pales; to encircle; to encompass; to fence off.
Source: webster1913