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faded

/ˈfeɪ.dɪd/
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faded Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having lost brightness, color, or freshness, especially due to exposure to light, washing, or age.

Example

"She wore her favorite pair of faded blue jeans to the weekend picnic."

2

Having lost youth, vigor, prominence, or former glory over time.

Example

"The documentary explored the quiet lives of faded Hollywood stars from the silent film era."

3

North American Heavily intoxicated by alcohol or drugs (slang).

Example

"He realized he was too faded to drive home and called a cab instead."

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• Rhymes for faded

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fade-in
fadeaway
faded
fadeout
fader
fading

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'fade', which entered Middle English in the 14th century from Old French 'fader' (to grow weak or wither), derived from 'fade' (pale, dull, or insipid), ultimately from Vulgar Latin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Faded. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/faded
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