Waxy pallor refers to a pale, yellowish skin tone that may give off a waxy appearance, often associated with illness, shock, or severe emotional distress. It is typically used in medical or descriptive contexts to characterize the appearance of a person's skin, particularly in clinical descriptions or during health-related discussions.
The term is not very common in everyday conversation, making it more prevalent in written contexts, especially in medical literature or descriptions.
The patient entered the room with a waxy pallor, alarming the doctor at first glance.
Пациент вошел в комнату с восковым бледнением, что сразу насторожило врача.
After the accident, his waxy pallor indicated that something was seriously wrong.
После аварии его восковое бледнение указывало на то, что что-то серьезно не так.
The nurse noted the waxy pallor of the elderly man who appeared to be in shock.
Медсестра отметила восковое бледнение пожилого человека, который, казалось, находился в шоке.
"Waxy pallor" is not widely recognized as a part of idiomatic expressions in English. However, it can be involved in various medical-related idioms or phrases that address appearance and health.
"He looked like death warmed up, his waxy pallor betraying his illness."
Он выглядел как мертвец, его восковое бледнение выдавалось его болезнью.
"In the movie, the character's waxy pallor was a sign of his inner turmoil and mental state."
В фильме восковое бледнение персонажа было знаком его внутренней тревоги и психического состояния.
"The doctor explained that a waxy pallor often signals an underlying health issue."
Доктор объяснил, что восковое бледнение часто сигнализирует о скрытой проблеме со здоровьем.
"After several sleepless nights, her waxy pallor was hard to miss."
После нескольких бессонных ночей ее восковое бледнение было сложно не заметить.
The term "waxy" originates from the Old English word wæx, meaning "wax," which refers to a substance that is soft and pliable at room temperature. The term "pallor" comes from the Latin pallor, meaning "paleness" or "lack of color," particularly in reference to skin tone. Together, they describe a skin condition reminiscent of the color and texture of wax.
Synonyms: pallor, waxen appearance, ashen complexion
Antonyms: rosiness, flush, vibrant complexion