What does PALED mean?

Parts of Speech:

verb

Definitions:

1. to become pale; lose color or brightness
2. to decrease in intensity; become less interesting or attractive

Pronunciations:

• US: /peɪld/
• UK: /peɪld/

Origin and Usage:

The word "paled" is the past tense of the verb "pale". It originated from the Middle English word "palen", which means "to make pale". The word "pale" is often used to describe a loss of color or brightness, and "paled" is used to describe the act of becoming pale. It is commonly used in literature and everyday conversation.

Synonyms:

• whiten
• blanch
• fade
• diminish
• weaken

Related Words:

• blade
• braid
• glade
• shade
• trade

Example Sentences:

1. After being in the sun for hours, her skin paled and became red.
2. The excitement in the room paled as the meeting dragged on.