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Paleness - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Paleness refers to an unusually light or whitish appearance of the skin, often caused by illness, shock, or lack of sunlight. It can also describe dullness in color.

paleness

/ˈpeɪlnəs/ /ˈpeɪlnəs/

Definition:

Unnatural lack of color in the skin, often due to illness or fear.

Synonyms:

pallor, whiteness, wanness, pastiness

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

rosiness, flush, color

Common Collocations:

extreme paleness, sudden paleness, noticeable paleness, unhealthy paleness

Derivatives:

pale, paling, palely

Usage Tips:

Use "paleness" to describe a sickly or fearful complexion; avoid for natural fair skin tones.

Common Phrases:

deathly paleness, ghostly paleness, turn pale with fear

Etymology:

From Middle English "palnesse," derived from Old English "pæl," meaning pale or light in color.

Examples:

  • 1. Her paleness worried the doctor after the fever.
  • 2. The ghost story left him with noticeable paleness.
  • 3. She applied blush to hide her morning paleness.
  • 4. His sudden paleness indicated he might faint soon.

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