1. somewhat sallow; having a slightly yellowish, pale, or unhealthy complexion

Examples

• After weeks of illness, her face had a sallowish tint.
• The fluorescent lighting gave everyone a sallowish appearance.
• His sallowish complexion suggested he hadn’t been getting enough sunlight.
• The old photograph showed her with a sallowish, tired look.
• The patient’s sallowish skin tone concerned the doctor.
• Under the harsh office lights, even healthy people looked sallowish.