abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress; the pallid face of the invalid; her wan face suddenly flushed

[ Syn: pale , wan ]

(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble; 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

[ Syn: pale , wan , sick ]

lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness; a pale rendition of the aria; pale prose with the faint sweetness of lavender; a pallid performance

[ Syn: pale ]