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sallow

[ˈsæləʊ]

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

Synonyms for sallow

Antonyms for sallow

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.

  • a small willow tree with narrow leaves and yellow catkins

    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'

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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.'