faded

• Beschreibt etwas, das mit der Zeit seine ursprüngliche Farbe, Leuchtkraft oder Frische verloren hat.

Describes something that has lost its original color, brightness, or freshness over time.

1. Lost color or brightnessA2formal

   Having lost some or all of its original color, brightness, or intensity over time.

   Verblasst

   • The old photograph was faded and yellowed.
   • She wore a faded pair of blue jeans.
   • The curtains have become faded from the sun.

   Synonymebleacheddimdullfaintmutedpale

   Antonymebrightcolorfulfreshrichvivid

2. Diminished or weakenedB1formal

   Having become less strong, vivid, or clear.

   Verblasst

   • His faded memory of the event was unreliable.
   • The sound of the music grew faded as they walked away.
   • Her faded hopes for a promotion were revived.

   Synonymediminisheddulledebbingfaintpalewaningweakened

   Antonymebrightclearfreshintenselivelystrongvivid

• Verb, das den allmählichen Verlust von Helligkeit, Farbe, Kraft oder Sichtbarkeit bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate the process of gradually losing brightness, color, strength, or visibility.

1. Lose color or brightnessA2formal

   To gradually become less bright, vivid, or intense in color.

   Verblassen

   • The curtains have faded in the sunlight.
   • Her jeans faded after many washes.
   • The colors of the painting faded over time.

   Synonymeblanchbleachdimdiscolordullpaletarnishwash out

   Antonymebrightendeepenintensify

2. Disappear graduallyB1formal

   To slowly become less visible, audible, or noticeable.

   Allmählich verschwinden

   • The sound of the music faded into the distance.
   • His memory of the event began to fade.
   • The light faded as the sun set.

   Synonymediminishdissolvedwindleebbevaporatefade awaypeter outvanishwane

   Antonymeappearemergematerializesurface

3. Lose strength or vitalityB1formal

   To gradually become weaker or less energetic.

   Schwächer werden

   • Her enthusiasm for the project began to fade.
   • The athlete's strength faded in the final lap.
   • His interest in the hobby faded over the years.

   Synonymeabatedeclinediminishdwindleebbflaglanguishsubsidewaneweakenwiltwither

   Antonymeflourishintensifyrevivestrengthensurgethrive

Phrasal-Variantenfade awayfade out