Word Adjective
paler
adj.
B1 Intermediate UK /pˈeɪlɐ/ paler
Definition
adj.having less color than usual, especially looking less red or brown. You use this to describe skin that looks white or a color that is less bright.
adj.having less color or intensity than a standard or previous state. Often used to describe a change in skin tone or a reduction in the brightness of a color.
Examples
“He looked much paler after he got sick.”
“The sky turned a paler shade of blue as the sun began to set behind the mountains.”
“The artist used a paler version of the original blue to create a sense of distance and atmosphere in the background of the painting.”
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Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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