pale

Meanings

• adjective

  lacking in color or richness; light-complexioned; not vigorous or strong

  - "The pale complexion of the sick person was a cause for concern."
  - "The pale moon shone in the night sky."
  - "The pale color of the walls made the room seem smaller."

• adjective

  (of an alcoholic drink) having a light color

  - "He ordered a pale ale to go with his burger."
  - "The wine taster described the wine as having a pale hue."

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Pronunciation

1. /peɪl/
   
   
   
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2. /peɪl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pale
male , ail , ailes , hale , veil , mail , jail , ale

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Variants

List of all variants of pale that leads to same result
pale , palely , paleness , palenesses , paler , palest , palish , paled , paleing , pales , paling , pale- , paleo- , pale ale , pale ales , pale by comparison , pale imitation , pale by comparison to , pale by comparison with , pale in comparison to , pale in comparison with , pale in/by comparison to/with

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Etymology

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Old English pāl, from pālan to be thin, from pāl thin, poor, wan, pale.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pale' is also used to refer to a border or fence, particularly one used to enclose land.

2. In heraldry, a pale is a vertical stripe or division in a coat of arms.

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Related Concepts

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1. complexion: The color and texture of a person's skin.

2. pallor: An unhealthy or wan complexion, often caused by illness or emotional distress.

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Culture

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In literature, 'pale' is often used to describe a character's complexion or the appearance of a scene. In art, pale colors are often used to convey a sense of calmness or tranquility. In music, 'pale' can refer to a light or subdued sound.

How to Memorize "pale"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a very light complexion, almost translucent. Visualize the color of a pale ale or a pale hue in a painting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pale' with the color white or the feeling of being unwell.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Pale as a ghost' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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