ˈpalə̇d adjective
Etymology: Latin pallidus — more at pale
: deficient in color: as
a. : lacking the normal amount of color : wan — used especially of the human countenance in illness
a pallid liverish face
b. : lacking in brightness or intensity : pale — used of a color or a colored object
a pallid sky
c. : lacking sparkle or liveliness : dull
a pallid entertainment
pallid writings
• pal·lid·ly adverb
• pal·lid·ness noun -es