Faded: meaning, definitions and examples

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faded

 

[ ˈfeɪdɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

music

Having lost brightness, vividness, or clearness; gradually disappearing or becoming faint.

Synonyms

dim, dull, faint, pale

Examples of usage

  • The song has a faded melody that reminds me of the past.
  • Her voice sounded faded as if coming from a distant place.
  • The memories of that summer night have become faded over time.
Context #2 | Verb

color

To lose brightness or vividness of color.

Synonyms

bleach, discolor, wash out

Examples of usage

  • The old painting has started to fade due to exposure to sunlight.
  • The red curtains have faded to a light pink color.

Translations

Translations of the word "faded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desbotado

🇮🇳 म्लान

🇩🇪 verblasst

🇮🇩 pudar

🇺🇦 зів'ялий

🇵🇱 wyblakły

🇯🇵 色あせた (iroaseta)

🇫🇷 délavé

🇪🇸 desvanecido

🇹🇷 solmuş

🇰🇷 바랜 (baren)

🇸🇦 باهت

🇨🇿 vybledlý

🇸🇰 vyblednutý

🇨🇳 褪色的 (tuìsè de)

🇸🇮 zbledele

🇮🇸 fölnað

🇰🇿 құбылған

🇬🇪 გაფერმკრთალებული

🇦🇿 solğun

🇲🇽 desvanecido

Etymology

The word 'faded' originated from the Old English word 'fadian', meaning 'to fade, vanish, disappear'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe the gradual loss of brightness, vividness, or clearness. The concept of fading is often associated with time passing and memories becoming less distinct. In modern usage, 'faded' is commonly used in music, art, and fashion to convey a sense of nostalgia or a gentle decline in intensity.

See also: fade, fading, unfading.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,366 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.