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χλωμός — meaning in English

chlomos

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English meaning

  • pale adjective Light in colour, or lacking the usual colour, especially in the face.
  • sallow adj Pale in an unhealthy-looking way.

Senses

χλωμός is used for these senses in English:

  • pale Light in color.
  • sallow (of skin) Yellowish.

pale — full definition

  1. adjective Light in colour, or lacking the usual colour, especially in the face.
  2. verb To become pale, especially from shock, fear, or illness.
  3. verb To seem weaker or less impressive by comparison.
  4. noun The historical phrase "beyond the pale," meaning outside acceptable limits or boundaries.

sallow — full definition

  1. adj Pale in an unhealthy-looking way.
  2. adj Of a tan colour, associated with people from southern Europe or East Asia.
  3. adj Describes skin, especially on the face, that looks pale and unwell.
  4. adj Having a similar dull, yellowish shade.
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