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
He withholds his approval to keep the paler, smaller man anxious.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2026
Whisk the yolks and lemon juice in the bowl until they've slightly changed color, to something a bit paler, and there's some clear froth.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2025
Interviewed this week at the Manhattan offices of his longtime publisher, Random House, he is thinner, paler, scarred and blind in his right eye.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 19, 2024
“It just sucks. Was it because my skin is dark? I love my skin! I love how I stand out in a crowd of paler people! It makes me feel just really...really...proud!”
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
