pallid face

Frequency: 4.60.8 per million words

Used to describe the pale color of someone's skin or face, often due to illness or fear.

pallidADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

face

Examples (10)

  • After the long illness, her pallid face showed signs of fatigue.
  • His pallid face betrayed his fear during the interrogation.
  • The sudden news left her with a pallid face and trembling hands.
  • Even with makeup, she couldn't hide her pallid face from the camera.
  • The doctor noted his pallid face and recommended immediate rest.
  • A pallid face peered out from behind the curtain, looking ghostly.
  • She had a naturally pallid face, which sometimes made her seem unwell.
  • His pallid face was a stark contrast to his normally vibrant complexion.
  • The witness, with a pallid face, recounted the terrifying incident.
  • Don't let her pallid face deceive you; she's recovering well.