etiolated
/ˈi.ti.əˌleɪ.tɪd/
adjective
- 1
Of a plant or part of a plant: pale and weak because of sunlight deprivation or excessive exposure to sunlight.
- 2
Of a plant: intentionally grown in the dark.
- 3
(by extension) Of an animal or person: having an ashen or pale appearance; also, haggard or thin; physically weak.
“Birds inhabiting desert regions have an etiolated appearance.”
- 4
Lacking in vigour; anemic, feeble.
Antonyms
verb
- 1
To make pale through lack of light, especially of a plant.
- 2
To make pale and sickly-looking.
- 3
To become pale or blanched.
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