Whitish (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Resembling milk in color; not clear; "milky glass".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The cloudy water in the aquarium had a whitish tint, obscuring the view of the fish.
- Her skin took on a whitish hue after spending too much time in the sun without sunscreen.
- The windows of the old mansion were made of whitish glass, casting a diffuse light over the rooms.
- The dentist's drill produced a whitish powder as it ground away at the patient's tooth.
- The museum exhibit featured ancient ceramics with a whitish glaze, a style characteristic of that era.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Of something having a color tending toward white.
Classification
All adjective clusters.