pallidly
- adverb
- /ˈpælɪdli/
:
pálidamente
- The flowers in the garden appeared pallidly under the gray sky, lacking their usual vibrancy.
Examples
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She spoke pallidly, her voice barely carrying over the noise of the crowd.
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There was the authentic version of everything that had been pallidly alluded to on my own family's Shabbat table.
Academic text (2010) -
The sun is a blare of gold in the pure blue sky, and everything is so still, golden, pallidly golden.
Academic text (2007) -
Lights came on as she entered, pallidly illumining the light freighter.
Fiction book (1999) -
There was almost no traffic at this hour, and the avenue seemed very empty, shimmering pallidly beneath the streetlights as if veiled in yellow chiffon.
Fiction book (1995) -
After a long illness, he smiled pallidly, showing he was still recovering his strength.
Synonyms
8
3.9
In a weak way that shows little energy
4
5.2
In a calm way that shows no strong feeling or interest
3
7.0
In a slow, relaxed way with little energy
3
4.4
In a boring way that shows little interest or energy
3
3.5
In a way that shows little energy or interest
1
8.8
In a weak, pale way that shows little energy
1
6.8
In a weak, light way that shows little color or energy
1
5.4
In a way that shows no energy or interest
1
8.5
Move or act in a slow, relaxed way with little energy
1
8.0
In a weak, pale way showing little energy
1
6.7
Slowly and without energy
In a slow, tired way showing little energy
In a dull way without life or interest
In a dull, tired way that shows little energy
In a dull way that shows no interest
In a way that shows no feeling or human warmth, like a machine
Antonyms
How Weak
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word pallidly comes from the Latin pallidus, which means 'pale' and is the same root behind the English word pale. So, to do something pallidly is to do it in a 'pale' or 'weak' way with little energy.