What is another word for pallidly?

Pronunciation: [pˈalɪdli] (IPA)

Pallidly, meaning lacking in vitality or color, has several synonyms that can be used in its place. Some examples include: wanly, faintly, ashen, colorlessly, anemically, ghostly, and sickly. While these words all convey a similar meaning, each one has slightly different connotations that may be better suited for different contexts. For example, "ashen" may be used to describe someone who is pale due to illness or shock, while "ghostly" may suggest a supernatural or eerie quality. Choosing the right synonym can enhance the tone and imagery of the writing, making it more vivid and engaging for the reader.

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What are the hypernyms for Pallidly?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Pallidly

Far below him lay the pallidly-lit depths of the forsaken thoroughfare.
"The Greater Inclination"
Edith Wharton
All that day the pirate sloop had been lying just off the shore back of the Capes, and now Tom Chist could see the sails glimmering pallidly in the moonlight, spread for drying after the storm.
"Howard Pyle's Book of Pirates"
Howard I. Pyle
The three which still burned, contending pallidly with the daylight that each moment grew stronger, imparted to the scene the air of a debauch too long sustained.
"Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France"
Stanley J. Weyman

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