PALLIDLY

pallidly, palely, dimly

(adverb) in a manner lacking interest or vitality; “a palely entertaining show”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

pallidly (comparative more pallidly, superlative most pallidly)

In a pallid manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Pal"lid*ly, adv.

Definition: In a pallid manner.

PALLID

Pal"lid, a. Etym: [L. pallidus, fr. pallere to be or look pale. See pale, a.]

Definition: Deficient in color; pale; wan; as, a pallid countenance; pallid blue. Spenser.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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