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faded
[ fey-did ]
adjective
- having lost brightness, intensity, volume, etc., as of light, color, or sound:
She was wearing a faded polyester skirt.
- having lost freshness, vigor, strength, or health:
Regular removal of faded flowers is often needed to keep annuals blooming.
- having gradually disappeared or died out:
The movie’s main theme is the resuscitation of faded love.
verb
- the simple past tense and past participle of fade ( def ).
Other Word Forms
- ڲ·· adverb
- ڲ··Ա noun
- ܲ·ڲ· adjective
- ɱ-ڲ· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of faded1
Example Sentences
Our memories of the fathers on "The Sopranos" and "Six Feet Under" may have faded under the glaring, angry light of more recent lions.
“The Wedding Banquet” doesn’t simply slap a new coat of paint on a faded project; it finds new resonance in a classic story, setting a standard every remake of this nature should aim for.
Now, 13 years on, Andrea's memories from that evening have not faded.
And while others faded, 36-hole leader Rose birdied six of his final eight holes to force a play-off and keep alive the 2013 US Open winner's dream of winning the Masters at the 20th attempt.
It begs the question why would anyone, let alone a successful international entrepreneur, want to buy this faded relic?
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