pallid
UK: ˈpælɪd | US: ˈpælɪd
adj. (of a person’s face or complexion) pale, typically because of poor health or fear
adj. lacking color or vitality; dull
pallid = pall<pale> + id<adjective suffix>
- pall (from Latin pallidus, meaning "pale, colorless")
- id (a suffix forming adjectives, often indicating a state or quality)
Etymology Origin:
The word "pallid" traces back to the Latin pallidus, derived from pallēre ("to be pale"). The root pall- conveys paleness, often linked to sickness or fear, while the suffix -id (via Old French -ide) solidifies it as an adjective. Over time, "pallid" evolved in English to describe not just physical paleness but also metaphorical dullness or lack of vibrancy.
Her pallid face suggested she hadn’t slept in days.
The painting’s pallid hues failed to capture the scene’s energy.
He looked pallid after hearing the shocking news.
The pallid moonlight gave the forest an eerie glow.
The sick child’s pallid cheeks worried the doctor.