FADED Synonyms: 158 Similar and Opposite Words

faded 1 of 2

adjective

ˈfā-dəd

as in pale

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

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faded

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verb

past tense of fade

as in disappeared

to cease to be visible the departing ship gradually faded over the horizon

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as in bleached

to make white or whiter by removing color years of harsh sunlight had faded the car, which was once fire-engine red

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as in weakened

to lose bodily strength or vigor began to fade after battling the disease for years

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Recent Examples of faded

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The cream color pops against faded black jeans, as in Hudson’s outfit, but it can also be paired with blue denim, skirts, or linen pants. —

Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026 That look-to-local approach can be seen here too, in the faded Turkish rugs on the floors and splashes of modern Turkish design—in particular, bright ikat cushions and throws—in the otherwise simple bedrooms. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

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Improvements also faded one week after the reminders stopped. —

Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026 The factors that sent the murder rate soaring 30% in 2020—social disruption, workplace and school closures that put young men on the street, stay-home recommendations that trapped people with abusers— faded as normal life returned. —

The Week Us, TheWeek, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for faded

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Located on the northeast coast near Willikies, this peaceful area offers wide stretches of pale sand, clear shallow water, and easy access to some of Antigua’s most beautiful coastline.

— Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Too much sunlight, normally only a problem in areas with extremely hot climates, may cause plants to bleach out and look pale, which may be mistaken for yellowing.

— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026