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
Other common symptoms can include shortness of breath, heart palpitations, paler than usual skin and headaches, while some people could experience rarer symptoms like tinnitus, restless legs syndrome and hair loss.
From BBC ● Dec. 11, 2025
Icing will turn a paler shade and thicken.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2024
Harry noticed that Malfoy looked even paler than usual.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
