Faded (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Having lost freshness or brilliance of color; "sun-bleached deck chairs"; "faded jeans"; "a very pale washed-out blue"; "washy colors".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The old photograph had faded over time, losing its original vibrancy and clarity.
• Her favorite faded jeans were comfortable and perfect for a casual day out.
• The sun-bleached deck chairs on the porch had faded to a soft, weathered gray.
• The once-bright flowers had faded to a dull, wilted brown after a week without water.
• The artist's use of faded, muted colors created a haunting and melancholic atmosphere in the painting.

Synonyms

• Bleached
• Washed-out
• Washy

Meaning ²

Reduced in strength; "the faded tones of an old recording".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Weakened
• Attenuated
• Attenuate