Definition

The quality of having a yellowish or pale complexion, often indicating illness or poor health.

Example

The patient's sallowness was a sign that he needed medical attention.

Conversation

I noticed your skin looks a bit off today, is everything okay?

Yeah, I think it might just be the sallowness from not getting enough sleep lately.

That makes sense; stress can really affect our appearance.

Totally! I should try to relax a bit more this week.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sallowness → It is formed from "sallow" (from Old English *salwe*, meaning pale or yellowish) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "sallowness" refers to the state of being sallow, characterized by a pale or yellowish complexion.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'sallow' which describes a pale or yellowish color, and remember that 'sallowness' means the quality of having that pale or yellowish appearance.

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