faded

adjective

fad·​ed ˈfā-dəd 

1

: having lost freshness or depth of color

faded jeans

a faded photograph from 1931

2

: having weakened or diminished with the passage of time

a faded memory

I lie on the bed and look out the window then at the room's whitewashed walls with their message of past and faded glory.

—Lynne Tillman

Synonyms

• dull
• dulled
• light
• pale
• pastel
• washed-out
• washy

Examples of faded in a Sentence

rather than buy faded jeans, I get the dark blues and let time and the washing machine do their thing

Recent Examples on the Web

The relaxed fit and faded wash is effortlessly cool, and inspired me to style them in a colorful athleisure look for casual fall activities, like pumpkin picking. —Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 18 Sep. 2024

Color was the jumping-off point for Gurung’s spring collection, a range that included faded pastels in blues and pinks, while red and pink combined on a strapless peplum gown with a gathered skirt. —Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2024

Why would Nicolas want to stay in a drab, faded reality when all the color and adventure is in his dreams? —Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2024

Kev rolls up his sleeves, revealing a faded tattoo of a leprechaun, an overflowing beer mug in his hand. —Jay Bulger, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing faded

• pre-faded