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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 Words From
- fad·ed·ly adverb
- fad·ed·ness noun
- un·fad·ed adjective
- well-fad·ed adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of faded1
Example Sentences
For most of my adult life, my Bieber obsession has faded into a faint memory, creeping back in when small moments like this trigger it.
In the closing moments of the “Virgin River” season finale, the wedding glow had faded just enough to set up some cliffhangers for next season.
But there’s a real passion for the movie and Moore’s turn as Elisabeth Sparkle, a faded star who submits to a back-alley rejuvenation regime to reset her career.
During the dance, which went viral on social media, the comedian placed his hands over Buswell's eyes as the room faded to black.
“I saw the quarterback drop back, I just faded back into coverage and the ball came to me,” said DeMoss, a junior who also plays H-back.
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