faded

• Diz-se de algo que perdeu com o tempo a cor, o brilho ou o viço originais; também se aplica a algo que se tornou fraco, desbotado ou sem intensidade.

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.

   Desbotado

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

   Sinônimosbleacheddimdullfaintmutedpale

   Antônimosbrightcolorfulfreshrichvivid

2. Diminished or weakenedB1formal

   Having become less strong, vivid, or clear.

   Desbotado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdiminisheddulledebbingfaintpalewaningweakened

   Antônimosbrightclearfreshintenselivelystrongvivid

• Verbo usado para indicar o processo de perda gradual de brilho, cor, força ou visibilidade.

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.

   Desbotar

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

   Sinônimosblanchbleachdimdiscolordullpaletarnishwash out

   Antônimosbrightendeepenintensify

2. Disappear graduallyB1formal

   To slowly become less visible, audible, or noticeable.

   Desaparecer gradualmente

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

   Sinônimosdiminishdissolvedwindleebbevaporatefade awaypeter outvanishwane

   Antônimosappearemergematerializesurface

3. Lose strength or vitalityB1formal

   To gradually become weaker or less energetic.

   Perder força ou vitalidade

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabatedeclinediminishdwindleebbflaglanguishsubsidewaneweakenwiltwither

   Antônimosflourishintensifyrevivestrengthensurgethrive

Variantes phrasalfade awayfade out