NYT Dictionary

PALLID

/ˈpælɪd/
AdjectivePAL-lidpal-lid · 2 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025

Meaning

Appearing weak, pale, or wan.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Etymology tree Latin palleō Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁-der. Proto-Italic *-iðos Latin -idus Latin pallidus English pallid From Latin pallidus. Doublet of pale.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

ashenpalepastyghastlyashen-facedashyblakeblanchedbleakbloodless

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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