Meaning & Definition of word "Pale"

Pale

/peɪl/

1. A stake or post used to enclose an area.
- Example: The horses were kept within a pale made of wooden stakes.
2. The limits, bounds, or confines of something.
- Example: The village lies outside the pale of the forest.

1. To become or make pale in color.
- Example: Her cheeks paled as she heard the shocking news.

1. Light in color or shade; not bright or deep.
- Example: Her pale dress seemed to glow in the evening light.
2. Lacking intensity of color; washed out.
- Example: He looked pale after recovering from the illness.
3. Weak or insufficient in strength or significance.
- Example: His argument was pale compared to the evidence presented.

Middle English, from Old French 'pal', from Latin 'pallidus'.

pale in comparison:

To seem insignificant or less impressive when compared to something else.

pale with fear:

To look very frightened or worried.

pale as a ghost:

Extremely pale, often due to shock or fear.

paleness:

The quality of being pale.

pallid:

Very pale in appearance, typically due to poor health.

bleach:

To make white or colorless, often used in reference to lightening colors.

Meaning: pale out

Example Sentence: He totally paled out when he found out he failed the test.

Meaning: pale face

Example Sentence: Look at him, he's such a pale face at the party!