adj
faded
FAY-dihd
adj
1
Having lost its original brightness or colour.
"She wore a pair of faded jeans."
"The faded photograph was barely recognizable."
2
Having lost former strength or intensity.
"His once-faded ambition returned when the new job offer came in."
How to Use Faded
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDulled or worn down from what it used to be, in colour or in strength.
Common pairings
faded jeans
faded memory
faded glory
Word Forms
more faded comparative, most faded superlative
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