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PALELY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a pale manner; without physical or emotional color

Example:

his wife, always palely appealing

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

pale (abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress)

Sense 2

Meaning:

In a manner lacking interest or vitality

Example:

a palely entertaining show

Synonyms:

dimly; palely; pallidly

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

pale (lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness)

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