sallow Definition
- 1(of a person's face or complexion) of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color
- 2a small willow tree with narrow leaves
Using sallow: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sallow" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
His sallow complexion made him look sick.
Example
The sallow leaves of the willow tree rustled in the wind.
Example
She had sallow skin due to her illness.
sallow Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with sallow
a yellow or pale brown color of a person's face that indicates poor health or illness
Example
He looked unwell with his sallow complexion.
Example
The sallow tree is often found near water sources.
sallow-faced
having a face with a yellow or pale brown color that indicates poor health or illness
Example
The sallow-faced man looked like he hadn't slept in days.
Origins of sallow
from Old English 'salu', meaning 'dusky'
Summary: sallow in Brief
'Sallow' [ˈsæləʊ] describes an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color of a person's face or complexion, often indicating poor health or illness. It also refers to a small willow tree with narrow leaves, exemplified by 'The sallow leaves of the willow tree rustled in the wind.'
