— pallidly , adv. — pallidness , n.
/pal"id/ , adj.
1. pale; faint or deficient in color; wan: a pallid countenance.
2. lacking in vitality or interest: a pallid musical performance.
[ 1580-90; pallidus sallow, equiv. to pall ( ere ) to be pale + -idus -ID 4 ]
Syn. 1. See pale 1 .