pallidly
|pal-lid-ly|
B2
/ˈpælɪdli/
(pallid)
lacking color
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pallid' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'pallidus', where the root 'pallere' meant 'to be pale'.
Historical Evolution
'pallid' came into English from Latin 'pallidus' (via Medieval/early modern usage) and developed into the English adjective 'pallid', from which the adverb 'pallidly' is formed.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pale, wan'; over time it has retained that core sense and extended figuratively to mean 'lacking vigor, intensity, or color'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a pale, wan, or lacking-color manner; showing little vitality or emotional intensity.
She smiled pallidly, trying to hide how ill she felt.
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Last updated: 2025/08/27 05:17