faded

[fey-did]

adjective

1. having lost brightness, intensity, volume, etc., as of light, color, or sound.

   She was wearing a faded polyester skirt.

2. having lost freshness, vigor, strength, or health.

   Regular removal of faded flowers is often needed to keep annuals blooming.

3. having gradually disappeared or died out.

   The movie’s main theme is the resuscitation of faded love.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of fade.

Other Word Forms

• fadedly adverb
• fadedness noun
• unfaded adjective
• well-faded adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of faded¹

fade ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Chris says rolling content drops are a good way to maintain interest once the hype of a big launch has faded.

From BBC

For a while, Mann said concern around the bathroom project had faded, but the “hullabaloo” resurfaced as the project started to move forward recently.

From Los Angeles Times

"The reality may have faded, but the dream is still there, and it will come back in time".

From BBC

There was a buzz in the air even before the lights faded to black with the standby line filled with hopefuls trying to grab a last-minute ticket.

From Los Angeles Times

The project, if approved, would connect the Convention Center’s South Hall — whose curving green exterior faces the 10 and 110 freeway interchange — with the West Hall, which is a faded blue.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• run down 
• seedy 
• shabby 
• tacky 
• tattered 
• threadbare 
• worn