Faded
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfeɪdɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Faded is an adjective meaning That has lost some of its former vividness and colour.
Meaning
That has lost some of its former vividness and colour.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) That has lost some of its former strength or vigour.
- (US, slang) High on drugs; stoned.
- simple past and past participle of fade
Example Sentences
a faded tablecloth
a faded rock star of the 1970s
The stop line had a faded appearance but remained visible.
Some clients adjust their instructions as faded memories come into focus. Mr. Li recalled one prospective client who spent most of an hourlong phone call crying as she reminisced about her old home.
Synonyms for faded
Depending on context, synonyms include baked, blazed, blitzed, blown, chopped, cut.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include attenuated, attenuate, weakened, reduced, colourless, washy.
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