Synonyms of pallid
19 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for pallid is wan. Other synonyms of pallid are bleak, ghastly, white, livid and whey-faced. The opposite of pallid is rosy.
Synonyms and similar words for pallid
adjectiveAppearing weak, pale, or wan.
- ashen
- pale
- pasty
- ghastlyLike a ghost in appearance; death-like; pale; pallid; dismal.
- ashen-facedHaving a pallor (pale face) due to fear or a similar emotion.
- ashy
- blakeYellow, as butter or cheese.
- blanched
- bleakWithout color; pale; pallid.
- bloodless
- chalky
- exsanguious
- grey
- lividPale, pallid.
- sallow
- wanPale, sickly-looking.
- washed outOf colours: faded, pale.
- whitePale or pallid, as from fear, illness, etc.
- whey-facedHaving a pale face, as from fear.
Opposite of pallid
Meaning of pallid
- adjective Appearing weak, pale, or wan.
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