What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sicklied
Example
Her face was sicklied with exhaustion after working long hours. [sicklied: adjective]
Example
The flowers in the garden looked sicklied and wilted from lack of water. [sicklied: past participle]
pale
Example
She turned pale when she heard the bad news. [pale: adjective]
Example
The sky was pale blue as the sun began to set. [pale: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pale is more commonly used than sicklied in everyday language. Pale is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while sicklied is less common and typically used in more formal or literary contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between sicklied and pale?
Sicklied is more formal than pale and is typically used in more literary or poetic contexts. Pale is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
