faded
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- 1 faded、pale or dull in color
Describes a color that looks weak or has lost its brightness, especially through sunlight, washing, or age.
faded、pale or dull in color
Describes something whose color is weak or no longer vivid, whether naturally pale or faded over time.
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แสงแดดทำให้ผ้าม่านสีซีด sɛ̌ɛŋ dɛ̀ɛt tham hây phâa mâan sǐi sîit The sunlight faded the curtains. แสงแดดทำให้ผ้าม่านสีซีด details
Learning notes
Explanation
สีซีด combines สี (“color”) with ซีด (“pale” or “faded”). It is commonly used for colored objects such as clothes, fabric, curtains, photographs, printed materials, and walls. With แล้ว or an expressed cause such as sunlight or repeated washing, it clearly indicates that the color has faded from its earlier state. The whole expression can also function as a noun meaning a pale, dull, or faded color.
Usage
It is often used for clothes faded by washing, sun-bleached fabric, old photographs, faded printing, or worn paint. It can also describe muted, low-vibrancy colors in clothing and interior design.
Caution
This expression does not always mean an attractive light color; it can suggest that something looks washed out, old, or lacking in vibrancy. Use สีอ่อน for a neutral “light color” and สีพาสเทล for a pastel shade. For a pale person or face, หน้าซีด or สีหน้าซีด is normally more natural than using สีซีด alone.