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Pallid vs Subdued - What's the difference?

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Pallid is a related term of subdued.


As adjectives the difference between pallid and subdued

is that pallid is appearing weak, pale or wan while subdued is conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive; mild.

As a verb subdued is

(subdue).

pallid

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Appearing weak, pale or wan.
  • The patient left the hospital but was very pallid .

    Synonyms

    * ashen * pale * pasty * ghastly

    Derived terms

    * pallidity * pallidly * pallidness * pallid bat * pallid cuckoo * pallid harrier * pallid sturgeon

    subdued

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive; mild.
  • he is subdued after the disagreement last night.
  • Not glaring in color; soft and light in tone.
  • the colour scheme used for this room is subdued .

    Verb

    (head)
  • (subdue)
  • He subdued the dog yesterday.