whitely
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of whitely
late Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; white, -ly
Example Sentences
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He tried to keep his eyes on the moon, but it blazed too hot and too whitely bright, and it etched its image across his vision.
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Presently she rang a small clear bell, then in the kitchen Luster heard Mrs Compson and Jason descending, and Jason’s voice, and he rolled his eyes whitely with listening.
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Limestone slabs rimmed by thick moss and grasses glare whitely in the sun.
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The jewels that studded the leather collar were imprinted whitely in her palms.
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They had peeled back the shirt and the arm was whitely soft where they had cleaned it and there was a mess around the shoulder.
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