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pallor

[ˈpælər]
nounmasculine
palidez
1. Paleness of the skin, especially as a sign of illness, fear, or shock
The pallor of his face indicated he was seriously ill.
A palidez do seu rosto indicava que ele estava gravemente doente.
2. Lack of color or vitality; dullness
The painting suffered from a certain pallor that made it seem lifeless.
A pintura sofria de uma certa palidez que a tornava sem vida.
Synonyms
palenesswhitenessashen complexionlack of color
Antonyms
flushrednesscolorruddy complexion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
palidez
standard usage
São Paulo
palidez
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
palidez
standard usage
Portugal
palidez
standard usage, sometimes 'empalidecimento' for the process

Related Idioms & Phrases

deathly pallor
ashen pallor
underlying pallor
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