Definition

Having a sickly, yellowish color, often associated with poor health or lack of vitality.

Example

After being ill for a week, her skin looked sallowish and pale.

Conversation

You look a bit tired today; your skin seems a little sallowish.

Yeah, I haven't been sleeping well lately.

That could be why! Maybe you should try getting more rest.

Definitely, I need to take better care of myself.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sallowish → It is formed from "sallow" (from Old English *salwe*, meaning pale or yellowish) and the suffix "-ish" (meaning having the quality of). The word "sallowish" describes something that has a pale or yellowish quality.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sallow' meaning pale or yellowish, and remember that 'sallowish' means having that pale or yellowish quality.

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