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faded

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈfeɪdɪd/

faded means: Having a colour that has become less bright or clear.

adjective

LOST COLOURB1

Having a colour that has become less bright or clear.

  • He wore faded blue jeans.
  • The curtains looked faded after years in the sun.
  • She found a faded photograph of her grandparents.

Similar words: pale, washed-out

Common phrases: faded jeans, faded photograph, faded curtains

LOST STRENGTHC1

Having lost the strength, energy, importance, or success that something or someone once had.

  • The town survives on its faded glory.
  • A faded star returned to the stage.
  • Her faded hopes briefly came back to life.

Similar words: diminished, declining

Common phrases: faded glory, faded star, faded beauty

HIGH ON DRUGSC1

Affected by drugs so that you cannot think or act normally.

  • He got faded at the party.
  • They were too faded to follow the conversation.
  • She looked faded after smoking with her friends.

Similar words: high, stoned

Opposites: sober

Common phrases: get faded, completely faded, feel faded

Questions about faded

What does faded mean?

Having a colour that has become less bright or clear.

What is faded in other languages?

Türkçe: solmuş · Español: descolorido · Français: décoloré · Deutsch: verblasst · Italiano: sbiadito · 日本語: 色あせた

How do you pronounce faded?

It is pronounced /ˈfeɪdɪd/.

How do you use faded in a sentence?

He wore faded blue jeans. The curtains looked faded after years in the sun.

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