Definitions and Examples of pale, fair
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having little color or pigmentation; lacking vitality or intensity.
Example
She looked pale and weak after being sick for a week.
Having a light complexion or skin tone; just and reasonable.
Example
Her fair skin was sensitive to the sun and burned easily.
Key Differences: pale vs fair
- 1Pale describes a lack of color or pigmentation in the skin, while fair describes a light complexion or skin tone.
- 2Pale can also be used to describe a person's face when they are feeling unwell or frightened, while fair can be used to describe someone who is just and reasonable.
Effective Usage of pale, fair
- 1Describing Appearance: Use tanned, pale, and fair to describe someone's skin tone or complexion.
- 2Expressing Emotions: Use pale to describe someone's face when they are feeling unwell or frightened.
- 3Discussing Justice: Use fair to describe someone who is just and reasonable.
Remember this!
The antonyms of tanned are pale and fair. Use pale to describe a lack of color or pigmentation in the skin, and use fair to describe a light complexion or skin tone. These words can be used to describe appearance, express emotions, and discuss justice.