Faded is a related term of passe.
As a verb faded
is (fade).
As an adjective faded
is that has lost some of its former colour or intensity.
As a noun passe is
.
faded
English
Verb
(head)
(fade)
Adjective
(
en adjective)
That has lost some of its former colour or intensity.
Derived terms
* fadedly
* fadedness
passe
English
Alternative forms
* passe
Adjective
(
en adjective)
(colloquial) dated; out of style; old-fashioned
* We'll paint the town blue 'cause, baby, red is so passé. - The Pierces
* I never thought you'd be a junkie, because heroin is so passé. - The Dandy Warhols
Past one's prime; worn; faded.
Usage notes
As in French, is sometimes used for the feminine: "a passée belle".
Noun
(
en noun)
(fencing) An attack that passes the target without hitting.
