paler

'paler'

[pale.s.01] as in: very light colored; highly diluted with white

Examples:
pale seagreen
pale blue eyes

'paler'

[pale.s.02] as in: (of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble

Examples:
the pale light of a half moon
a pale sun
the late afternoon light coming through the el tracks fell in pale oblongs on the street
a pallid sky
the pale (or wan) stars
the wan light of dawn

'paler'

[pale.s.03] as in: lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness

Examples:
a pale rendition of the aria
pale prose with the faint sweetness of lavender
a pallid performance

'paler'

[pale.s.04] as in: abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress

Examples:
the pallid face of the invalid
her wan face suddenly flushed

'paler'

[pale.s.05] as in: not full or rich

Examples:
high, pale, pure and lovely song

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