pallid

adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about pallid at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

1. Abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress.

   the pallid face of the invalid

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

   the pale light of a half moon

3. Lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness.

   a pale rendition of the aria