faded

[ fey-did ]

adjective

1. having lost brightness, intensity, volume, etc., as of light, color, or sound:

   She was wearing a faded polyester skirt.

2. having lost freshness, vigor, strength, or health:

   Regular removal of faded flowers is often needed to keep annuals blooming.

3. having gradually disappeared or died out:

   The movie’s main theme is the resuscitation of faded love.

verb

1. 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

fade ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

The performance saw the comedian place his hands over Buswell's eyes as the room faded to black.

From BBC

Dressed in faded denim hotpants, a leopard-print bra, with a tattoo snaking up her stomach and across her chest, the 3D computer-generated image reaches out and appears to knock on the window to attract attention.

From BBC

“I rappelled down to him and stayed with him for four hours until his light faded,” Mr Holecek said.

From BBC

Donald Trump’s extraordinary efforts to prove that he didn’t lose in 2020, perpetually hampered by the fact that he did, slowly faded into the background.

From Salon

This election has shown how much its importance has faded into the distance, with both campaigns much more concerned about getting the likes of Black and Latino voters to the ballot box.

From BBC

Related Words

• run down
• seedy
• shabby
• tacky
• tattered
• threadbare
• worn