Paler Meaning in English
word · lemma: pale
ˈpeɪɫ
PAY-ler
pˈeɪlɐ
PAY-luh
Definition
A comparative form of 'pale', used to describe someone or something that is lighter in color or has less color than before.
Usage & Nuances
'Paler' is most often used to talk about someone's skin (due to fear, illness, or shock) or colors becoming less intense. It's less common to use 'paler' for objects unless describing fading color. Avoid confusing with 'pail' (bucket) or 'peeler' (kitchen tool).
Spanish: más pálidoPortuguese (BR): mais pálidoPortuguese (PT): mais pálidoChinese (Simplified): 更苍白Chinese (Traditional): 更蒼白Hindi: और ज्यादा पीलाArabic: أكثر شحوباًBengali: অধিক ফ্যাকাসে - আরও ফ্যাকাসেRussian: бледнееJapanese: より青白い - もっと薄いVietnamese: nhạt hơn - tái hơnKorean: 더 창백한 - 더 옅은Turkish: daha solukUrdu: زیادہ زرد - اور بھی سپیدIndonesian: lebih pucat
Example Sentences
She looks paler than usual today.
basic
The paint on the wall is paler after years in the sun.
basic
He turned paler when he heard the news.
basic
After being sick for a week, she looked even paler than before.
natural
Is it just me, or is the sky a bit paler this morning?
natural
"Wow, you look paler than usual—are you alright?"
natural