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sallow

adjective

/ˈsæ.loʊ/

Meaning

Of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color, often referring to skin.

His sallow complexion made him look tired and sickly.

pale, yellowish, wan, ashen, sickly

rosy, healthy, glowing

sallow complexion, sallow skin, sallow face

Showing excessive sexual drive; lustful.

Situated at or toward the back; later in time.

Lying on the back, face upward; failing to act due to laziness or weakness.

relating to the enjoyment of fine food, drink, and luxury

genuine; not pretended or insincere

Clever, cunning, or attractive.