Pale
Adjective
UK
/peÉŞl/
US
/peÉŞl/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
Describes light colour or lack of strength.
Example
"The pale blue sky gave the room a calm and peaceful feeling."
"Her face looked pale after hearing the shocking news."
"His excuse sounded pale compared to the real reason everyone already knew."
Explanation
Pale describes something that has very little colour or looks lighter than usual. It is often used for people’s skin when they are sick, scared, or tired. It can also describe colours that are soft and not strong. Sometimes, it is used in comparison to show that something seems weaker or less impressive than something else.