Pale meaning

What does “pale” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“pale” is a noun, verb and adjective with 7 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a wooden strip forming part of a fence.

pale

noun

  1. a wooden strip forming part of a fence

    Synonymspicket

verb

  1. turn pale, as if in fear

    Synonymsblanchblench

adjective

  1. very light colored; highly diluted with white

    “pale seagreen”

    “pale blue eyes”

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

    “the pale light of a half moon”

    “a pale sun”

  3. lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness

    “a pale rendition of the aria”

    “pale prose with the faint sweetness of lavender”

    Synonymspallid
  4. abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress

    “the pallid face of the invalid”

    “her wan face suddenly flushed”

    Synonymspallidwan
  5. not full or rich

    “high, pale, pure and lovely song”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University