No. 5,406 in Swedish
fahl
Pale or dull in color.
In a sentence
Hennes klänning var fahl och såg nästan blekt ut.
Her dress was pale and looked almost faded.
Describing color/quality, specifically pale or faded appearance.
Efter åratal av användning hade tapeterna blivit fahlare.
After years of use, the wallpaper had become paler.
Indicating a change to a lighter or duller shade over time.
Hans kritstreckskostym var elegant och inte det minsta fahl.
His pinstripe suit was elegant and not in the least pale.
Used in the negative form to emphasize vibrancy or richness of color.
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