How Do You Spell SALLOW?

Pronunciation: [sˈalə͡ʊ] (IPA)

The word "sallow" is often mistakenly spelled as "shallow" due to their similar pronunciation. However, the correct spelling of "sallow" is /ˈsæloʊ/. The phonetic transcription shows that the first syllable is pronounced with a short vowel sound /æ/ (as in "cat"), followed by the long vowel sound /oʊ/ (as in "go"). Sallow refers to a yellowish or pale complexion, typically due to illness or lack of sun exposure. It can also describe a type of willow tree with yellowish bark.

SALLOW Meaning and Definition

  1. Sallow is an adjective that describes a person's complexion or skin tone. It typically refers to a yellowish or sickly color, often associated with illness, lack of vitality, or poor health. A person with a sallow complexion may have dull, pale, or yellowish skin, usually lacking the natural pink or healthy glow.

    The term can also be used to describe plants, particularly deciduous trees, whose leaves have taken on a yellowish or faded hue. It is a characteristic often seen in autumn, as the chlorophyll responsible for the green color gradually breaks down, revealing underlying pigments. Sallow trees may appear sickly or devoid of life, especially in contrast to their vibrant, green counterparts.

    In addition, "sallow" can be used metaphorically to describe a general feeling or atmosphere lacking vibrancy or energy. For example, a sallow light can imply a dim or weak illumination, while sallow air may indicate a heavy or oppressive quality.

    Overall, whether applied to a person, a plant, or a situation, the term "sallow" conveys a sense of pallor, weakness, or lack of vitality, suggesting a condition that is less healthy, lively, or vigorous than what is typically expected or desired.

  2. • Of a pale sickly colour, tinged with dark yellow.
    • A small tree or shrub of the willow kind.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of SALLOW

The word "sallow" has its roots in Old English. It ultimately comes from the Proto-Germanic word "salwaz", which means "dark, dirty, willow". In Old English, the word evolved into "salu", meaning "dirty, gray". Over time, it acquired the meaning of "pale yellowish complexion" as well. Its use to describe a sickly or yellowish complexion is believed to have developed in the late 15th century.

Similar spelling words for SALLOW

Plural form of SALLOW is SALLOWS

Conjugate verb Sallow

CONDITIONAL

I would sallow
you would sallow
he/she/it would sallow
we would sallow
they would sallow

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be sallowing
you would be sallowing
he/she/it would be sallowing
we would be sallowing
they would be sallowing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have sallow
you would have sallow
he/she/it would have sallow
we would have sallow
they would have sallow

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been sallowing
you would have been sallowing
he/she/it would have been sallowing
we would have been sallowing
they would have been sallowing

FUTURE

I will sallow
you will sallow
he/she/it will sallow
we will sallow
they will sallow

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be sallowing
you will be sallowing
he/she/it will be sallowing
we will be sallowing
they will be sallowing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have sallowed
you will have sallowed
he/she/it will have sallowed
we will have sallowed
they will have sallowed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been sallowing
you will have been sallowing
he/she/it will have been sallowing
we will have been sallowing
they will have been sallowing

IMPERATIVE

you sallow
we let´s sallow

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to sallow

PAST

I sallowed
you sallowed
he/she/it sallowed
we sallowed
they sallowed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was sallowing
you were sallowing
he/she/it was sallowing
we were sallowing
they were sallowing

PAST PARTICIPLE

sallowed

PAST PERFECT

I had sallowed
you had sallowed
he/she/it had sallowed
we had sallowed
they had sallowed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been sallowing
you had been sallowing
he/she/it had been sallowing
we had been sallowing
they had been sallowing

PRESENT

I sallow
you sallow
he/she/it sallows
we sallow
they sallow

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am sallowing
you are sallowing
he/she/it is sallowing
we are sallowing
they are sallowing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

sallowing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have sallowed
you have sallowed
he/she/it has sallowed
we have sallowed
they have sallowed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been sallowing
you have been sallowing
he/she/it has been sallowing
we have been sallowing
they have been sallowing

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