pale
Translation
pale, light-coloured, wan
Examples
Her face was pale with fear.
Her face was pale with fear.
She wore a pale blue dress.
She wore a pale blue dress.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) pale ((with sth.)) to be pale because of an emotion Her face was pale with fear.
Similar Words
Synonyms: colourless, wan, light; Antonyms: dark, ruddy, vibrant
Etymology
From Latin 'pallidus' meaning 'pale'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'pail' of water; if you add a drop of colour, it becomes a pale version of that colour.