pallidly

pal·lid

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pal-id]
- /ˈpæl ɪd/
- /ˈpæ.lɪd.li/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pal-id]
- /ˈpæl ɪd/

Definitions of pallidly word

adjective pallidly pale; faint or deficient in color; wan: a pallid countenance. 1
adjective pallidly lacking in vitality or interest: a pallid musical performance. 1

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Origin of pallidly

First appearance:

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

1580-90; < Latin pallidus sallow, equivalent to pall(ēre) to be pale + -idus -id4

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Parts of speech for Pallidly

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Pallidly

pallidly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for pallidly

adverb pallidly

wanly — of an unnatural or sickly pallor; pallid; lacking color: His wan face suddenly flushed.

Just one Synonym for pallidly