pallid pallid /ˈpæləd/

adjective

1. () Abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress  ( wan , pallid , pale )
   abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
    The pallid face of the invalid
   the pallid face of the invalid
    Her wan face suddenly flushed
   her wan face suddenly flushed
   
2. () (of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble  ( sick , pallid , wan , pale )
   (of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
    The pale light of a half moon
   the pale light of a half moon
    A pale sun
   a pale sun
    The late afternoon light coming through the el tracks fell in pale oblongs on the street
   the late afternoon light coming through the el tracks fell in pale oblongs on the street
    A pallid sky
   a pallid sky
    The pale (or wan) stars
   the pale (or wan) stars
    The wan light of dawn
   the wan light of dawn
   
3. Lacking in vitality, interest or effectiveness  ( pallid , pale )
   lacking in vitality, interest or effectiveness
    A pale rendition of the aria
   a pale rendition of the aria
    Pale prose with the faint sweetness of lavender
   pale prose with the faint sweetness of lavender
    A pallid performance
   a pallid performance