Pallid (Adjective)
Meaning 1
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble; "the pale light of a half moon"; "a pale sun"; "the late afternoon light coming through the el tracks fell in pale oblongs on the street"; "a pallid sky"; "the pale (or wan) stars"; "the wan light of dawn".
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Meaning 2
Abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress; "the pallid face of the invalid"; "her wan face suddenly flushed".
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Meaning 3
Lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness; "a pale rendition of the aria"; "pale prose with the faint sweetness of lavender"; "a pallid performance".
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Examples
- The politician's speech was pallid and failed to inspire the crowd, consisting of empty promises and clichéd rhetoric.
- Her voice was once a powerful instrument, but after years of illness, it had become pallid and weak.
- The new policy was met with criticism, as many felt it was a pallid attempt to address the deeper issues.
- The artwork, while technically proficient, was pallid and lacked the emotional resonance the artist had intended.
- The film's plot was predictable and the characters were pallid, making it a disappointing watch.