Pallor
noun
An unhealthy pale appearance of the skin.
His face had a sickly pallor.
Often appears as...
- sickly pallor
- noticeable pallor
noun
The loss of color from someone's face because of fear or shock.
A sudden pallor washed over her face when she heard the news.
Often appears as...
- sudden pallor
- pallor of fear
noun
An unhealthy pale appearance of the skin.
His face had a sickly pallor.
Often appears as...
- sickly pallor
- noticeable pallor
noun
The loss of color from someone's face because of fear or shock.
A sudden pallor washed over her face when she heard the news.
Often appears as...
- sudden pallor
- pallor of fear
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Health Indication
Pallor often suggests poor health or a need for rest.
Her prolonged illness was evident in the pallor of her skin.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Sensitive
Consider the context: 'pallor' may not imply sickness in someone naturally pale.
Despite his natural pallor, he was actually quite healthy.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
Pallor can reflect emotional distress, beyond just physical illness.
The stress of the exams gave her a noticeable pallor.
Pro Tip 1/3Health Indication
Pallor often suggests poor health or a need for rest.
Her prolonged illness was evident in the pallor of her skin.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Sensitive
Consider the context: 'pallor' may not imply sickness in someone naturally pale.
Despite his natural pallor, he was actually quite healthy.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
Pallor can reflect emotional distress, beyond just physical illness.
The stress of the exams gave her a noticeable pallor.
Pro Tip 1/3Health Indication
Pallor often suggests poor health or a need for rest.
Her prolonged illness was evident in the pallor of her skin.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Sensitive
Consider the context: 'pallor' may not imply sickness in someone naturally pale.
Despite his natural pallor, he was actually quite healthy.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
Pallor can reflect emotional distress, beyond just physical illness.
The stress of the exams gave her a noticeable pallor.
Never forget "Pallor"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
Welcome to Embalming 101...
family they want to see their loved one in a very natural peaceful state in the US the goal of embalmers is not just a disguised deaths pallor but to stop its inevitable destruction in its tracks
Video examples
Why should you read...
A high forehead topped by disheveled black hair, a sickly pallor, and a look of deep intelligence and deeper exhaustion in his dark, sunken eyes.
Video examples
Welcome to Embalming 101...
family they want to see their loved one in a very natural peaceful state in the US the goal of embalmers is not just a disguised deaths pallor but to stop its inevitable destruction in its tracks
Video examples
Why should you read...
A high forehead topped by disheveled black hair, a sickly pallor, and a look of deep intelligence and deeper exhaustion in his dark, sunken eyes.
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Colin Farrell
Irish Actor
Vampires have always held a very seductive kind of lore and have always been some variety of attractive, whether it's attractiveness that's born of just the physical attributes that they have - this kind of ethereal beauty or translucent pallor - or whether it is more to do with the way they carry themselves.
Quote examples
Talulah Riley
English Actress
I have a checklist of things I'd like to do in movies. One of them is get possessed. Die on a deathbed with a ghostly pallor - that's on my list.
Quote examples
Colin Farrell
Irish Actor
Vampires have always held a very seductive kind of lore and have always been some variety of attractive, whether it's attractiveness that's born of just the physical attributes that they have - this kind of ethereal beauty or translucent pallor - or whether it is more to do with the way they carry themselves.
Quote examples
Talulah Riley
English Actress
I have a checklist of things I'd like to do in movies. One of them is get possessed. Die on a deathbed with a ghostly pallor - that's on my list.
Example 1 of 2
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension