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sallow

1. (of a person's face or complexion) of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color

“his skin was sallow and pitted”

adjective

/ˈsæloʊ/

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sallow

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"After a long illness, her cheeks took on a sallow hue, making her appear more _____ than ever."

Select three words related to sallow

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  • pallid
  • healthy
  • vibrant
  • radiant
  • sickly
  • colourless

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Find a word related to sallow

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