wachsbleich

pale as wax; ashen

English translations

  1. 01

    waxen pale

  2. 02

    pale as wax

Word details

German meaning
Sehr blass, wie die Farbe von Wachs.
English meaning
Waxen
Synonym
blass, bleich
German example
Sein Gesicht war wachsbleich vor Schreck.
English example
His face was waxen with fear.

Example sentences with “wachsbleich”

  1. Er war wachsbleich vor Schreck. (He was pale as a ghost from fright.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the origin of this comparison?

It compares the skin color of a sick or scared person to the pale, yellowish-white color of wax.