palely

Definitions of palely
  1. adverb
    in a pale manner; without physical or emotional color
    “his wife, always palely appealing”
  2. adverb
    in a manner lacking interest or vitality
    “a palely entertaining show”
    synonyms: dimly, pallidly
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