Pallid

usgb/ˈpælɪd/
adjective

Having a pale face or skin, often because of illness or fear.

His face was pallid and sweaty after the terrifying nightmare.
Visual representation of "pallid" - Having a pale face or skin, often because of illness or fear.

Often appears as...

  • pallid complexion
  • pallid face
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Visual representation of "pallid"
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Associated Conditions

Often linked with negative states such as sickness or terror.

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After receiving the news, her formerly rosy cheeks turned pallid.
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Intensity Matters

Describes a very pale, almost unnatural skin tone, not just lighter skin.

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The patient's pallid skin was cause for immediate concern.
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Not Just Illness

Can imply fear, shock, or being upset - not limited to physical illness.

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Her pallid face betrayed the fear she felt inside.
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