paleness

Noun
Synonyms: lividnesslividityluridnesspallidnesspallorwannessachromasiablondnessfairnesspallidity

WordNet 3.0

Noun (3)

  1. unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)Synonyms: lividnesslividityluridnesspallidnesspallorwannessachromasia
  2. the property of having a naturally light complexionSynonyms: blondnessfairness
  3. being deficient in colorSynonyms: pallidity
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Paleness \Pale"ness\, n. The quality or condition of being pale; want of freshness or ruddiness; a sickly whiteness; lack of color or luster; wanness. [1913 Webster]

The blood the virgin's cheek forsook; A livid paleness spreads o'er all her look. --Pope. [1913 Webster]

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