How Do You Spell SALLOW?

Pronunciation: [sˈalə͡ʊ] (IPA)

The word "sallow" is often mistakenly spelled as "shallow" due to their similar pronunciation. However, the correct spelling of "sallow" is /ˈsæloʊ/. The phonetic transcription shows that the first syllable is pronounced with a short vowel sound /æ/ (as in "cat"), followed by the long vowel sound /oʊ/ (as in "go"). Sallow refers to a yellowish or pale complexion, typically due to illness or lack of sun exposure. It can also describe a type of willow tree with yellowish bark.

SALLOW Meaning and Definition

1. Sallow is an adjective that describes a person's complexion or skin tone. It typically refers to a yellowish or sickly color, often associated with illness, lack of vitality, or poor health. A person with a sallow complexion may have dull, pale, or yellowish skin, usually lacking the natural pink or healthy glow.

   The term can also be used to describe plants, particularly deciduous trees, whose leaves have taken on a yellowish or faded hue. It is a characteristic often seen in autumn, as the chlorophyll responsible for the green color gradually breaks down, revealing underlying pigments. Sallow trees may appear sickly or devoid of life, especially in contrast to their vibrant, green counterparts.

   In addition, "sallow" can be used metaphorically to describe a general feeling or atmosphere lacking vibrancy or energy. For example, a sallow light can imply a dim or weak illumination, while sallow air may indicate a heavy or oppressive quality.

   Overall, whether applied to a person, a plant, or a situation, the term "sallow" conveys a sense of pallor, weakness, or lack of vitality, suggesting a condition that is less healthy, lively, or vigorous than what is typically expected or desired.

2. • Of a pale sickly colour, tinged with dark yellow.

   • A small tree or shrub of the willow kind.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for SALLOW *

• sllow 100%

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Other Common Misspellings for SALLOW

• sahdow
• sallly
• sadow
• alloow
• sarow
• ollow
• pallow
• falloew
• shalow
• zsillow
• salloon
• shaloow
• swallo
• salor
• aloow
• pellow
• alllow
• shallo
• sellor
• sllows
• silow
• asllow
• swollow
• rollow
• ccallow
• swalllow
• swalow
• swolow
• yallow
• sallon
• sollo
• shellow
• zillow
• salley
• sahow
• salloe
• sallad
• gallow
• vallor
• sollow
• toallow
• shollow
• ellow
• salior
• dellow
• lallow
• maslow
• sallay
• salle
• sawllows
• vallow
• kallow
• sallep
• sallos
• sallowe
• saalol
• siallon
• sallom
• salvow
• sillok
• silloc
• Syllon
• lazlow
• salloma
• safow
• sallti
• stilow
• spllog
• sallur
• salllows
• smalltwn
• smeallof
• Nalluw
• saleow
• Yallaw
• Seilow
• Saaflow
• Vallom
• gaulow
• Naldow
• Yallou
• Sellol
• Sakkow
• Sabbow
• samhow
• sallsoe
• sallzow
• sallour
• Rallown
• Sallomah

Etymology of SALLOW

The word "sallow" has its roots in Old English. It ultimately comes from the Proto-Germanic word "salwaz", which means "dark, dirty, willow". In Old English, the word evolved into "salu", meaning "dirty, gray". Over time, it acquired the meaning of "pale yellowish complexion" as well. Its use to describe a sickly or yellowish complexion is believed to have developed in the late 15th century.

Similar spelling words for SALLOW

• saul,
• salah,
• saleh,
• Sal,
• Sallee,
• shallow,
• sail,
• sally,
• salai,
• saale,
• Sallie,
• salo,
• sale,
• Sala,
• swallow,
• salaah,
• Salley,
• Saelee.

Plural form of SALLOW is SALLOWS

Conjugate verb Sallow

CONDITIONAL

I would sallow

you would sallow

he/she/it would sallow

we would sallow

they would sallow

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be sallowing

you would be sallowing

he/she/it would be sallowing

we would be sallowing

they would be sallowing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have sallow

you would have sallow

he/she/it would have sallow

we would have sallow

they would have sallow

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been sallowing

you would have been sallowing

he/she/it would have been sallowing

we would have been sallowing

they would have been sallowing

FUTURE

I will sallow

you will sallow

he/she/it will sallow

we will sallow

they will sallow

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be sallowing

you will be sallowing

he/she/it will be sallowing

we will be sallowing

they will be sallowing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have sallowed

you will have sallowed

he/she/it will have sallowed

we will have sallowed

they will have sallowed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been sallowing

you will have been sallowing

he/she/it will have been sallowing

we will have been sallowing

they will have been sallowing

IMPERATIVE

you sallow

we let´s sallow

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to sallow

PAST

I sallowed

you sallowed

he/she/it sallowed

we sallowed

they sallowed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was sallowing

you were sallowing

he/she/it was sallowing

we were sallowing

they were sallowing

PAST PARTICIPLE

sallowed

PAST PERFECT

I had sallowed

you had sallowed

he/she/it had sallowed

we had sallowed

they had sallowed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been sallowing

you had been sallowing

he/she/it had been sallowing

we had been sallowing

they had been sallowing

PRESENT

I sallow

you sallow

he/she/it sallows

we sallow

they sallow

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am sallowing

you are sallowing

he/she/it is sallowing

we are sallowing

they are sallowing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

sallowing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have sallowed

you have sallowed

he/she/it has sallowed

we have sallowed

they have sallowed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been sallowing

you have been sallowing

he/she/it has been sallowing

we have been sallowing

they have been sallowing