pale
adjective
(of a person or a person's skin)
paler
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comparativeof pale.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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In general, leopards living in open habitats tend to be larger and paler, while those in forested areas are often smaller and darker.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 24, 2026
By then, Thyri, paler than usual, couldn’t crawl or stand up on her own, James said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 2, 2024
Icing will turn a paler shade and thicken.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2024
As a result, Colin, who wore paler shades such as baby blue in the earlier episodes, is seen in much more striking hues this time around, such as navy blues and browns.
From BBC ● May 15, 2024
She looked paler than she had before, and she moved slowly down the stairs as if she’d finally noticed her load up front.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
