Antonyms for beyond the pale
Grammar : Adj |
Spell : peyl |
Phonetic Transcription : peɪl |
Definition of beyond the pale
Origin :- early 14c., from Old French paile "pale, light-colored" (12c., Modern French pâle), from Latin pallidus "pale, pallid, wan, colorless," from pallere "be pale, grow pale," from PIE *pel- (2) "pale" (see pallor). Pale-face, supposed North American Indian word for "European," is attested from 1822.
- As in taboo : adj not allowed, permitted
- As in out of bounds : adj beyond limit
Synonyms for beyond the pale
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