pallidity
- noun
- /pəˈlɪdəti/
- The pallidity of his face made everyone worry about his health.
Examples
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The pallidity of her skin after the illness caused great concern among her family.
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The artist captured the pallidity of dawn in her delicate watercolor.
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After weeks without sunlight, a certain pallidity settled over the town's residents.
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The patient's pallidity indicated a possible health issue.
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Her pallidity was concerning after the long illness.
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His pallidity was a result of spending too much time indoors without exposure to sunlight.
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Doctors noted the pallidity of the patient's complexion, suggesting a potential deficiency.
Synonyms
A very pale look to the skin that shows illness or shock
A face that looks very light in colour because of illness, fear, or lack of sun
A pale color often seen in hair or curtains
Loss of colour in the skin or hair that makes them look lighter
A plain, dull appearance with no bright color or style
A part of the skin that is lighter than normal because it has less color
A surface that is not bright or shiny
A condition where the skin looks very pale because of illness or shock
A paleness of the skin caused by illness or strong emotion
A pale dull look to the skin that shows very little color
A sickly yellow or pale colour of the skin
An unnatural paleness of the skin from bruising, illness, or shock
A pale, weak look that shows lack of light or energy
A pale, weak look that lacks strong color or energy
A lack of color in vision or objects
When something has no color, it looks pale or clear
Antonyms
How Pale
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Pallidity comes from the Latin pallidus, from pallere meaning 'to be pale'. Think of the simple English word pale or pallor — they all mean having little color, so pallidity is the 'paleness' or lack of normal color.