B1adjectivehealthfashion
US/peɪl/
UK/peɪl/
having less color than usual in your face, often because you are ill or afraid; also light in color
In context
You look pale. Are you feeling all right?
She went pale when she heard the bad news.
We painted the bedroom a pale blue to make it feel calm.
Words that go with pale
verb + adjective
- look paleHe looked pale after the long flight.
- go paleHer face went pale with fear.
adjective + noun
- pale blueShe wore a pale blue dress.
- pale skinSome people use creams to get pale skin.
- pale yellowThe walls are pale yellow.
adverb + adjective
- deathly paleHe turned deathly pale.