Definition

The lightest or least saturated in color, often referring to a shade that is very close to white.

Example

The palest shade of blue looked beautiful on the walls.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you seen how pale she looks today?

Yeah, she seems a bit under the weather.

I think that might be the pales I've ever seen her.

I hope she feels better soon; it’s not like her to look that way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Palest is derived from the root "pale" (from Latin "pallidus", meaning pale or lacking color) and the suffix "-est" (used to form the superlative). The word "palest" means the most pale or the least colored.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pale' as lacking color, and remember that 'palest' means the most lacking in color.

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