adj.
- Having an abnormally pale or wan complexion: the pallid face of the invalid.
- Lacking intensity of color or luminousness.
- Lacking in radiance or vitality; dull: pallid prose.
[Latin pallidus, from pallēre, to be pale.]
pallidly pal'lid·ly adv.pallidness pal'lid·ness n.
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