'pallidness
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pallid (ˈpælɪd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | lacking colour or brightness; wan: a pallid complexion |
| 2. | lacking vigour; vapid: a pallid performance |
| [C17: from Latin pallidus, from pallēre to be | |
| 'pallidly | |
| —adv | |
| 'pallidness | |
| —n | |
| pal'lidity | |
| —n | |
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