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Vocabulary Entry
sallow
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Having a yellowish or pale complexion, often indicating illness or fatigue.
Example Sentences
"After being sick for weeks, her skin took on a sallow hue."
"He looked sallow and tired after staying up all night studying."
"The sallow lighting in the room made everything appear dull."
N
noun
The state of being sallow; a yellowish or unhealthy color of the skin.
Example Sentences
"The doctor remarked on the patient's sallow as a sign of his illness."
"Her sallow was noticeable, prompting her friends to express concern."
"The artist captured the essence of sallow in the painting vividly."