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Whiteness

WY-tnuhs

/ˈwaɪtnʌs/

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whiteness

Dictionary meaning

The quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black).

Examples

  • Only the whiteness of their cheeks gave any indication of the stress from which they were suffering.

Synonyms: white

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