Synonyms

whitish

American

[hwahy-tish, wahy-] / ˈʰwaɪ tɪʃ, ˈwaɪ- /

adjective

somewhat white; tending to white.

Other Word Forms

whitishness

noun

Etymology

Origin of whitish

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at white, -ish ¹

Vocabulary lists containing whitish

Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -ish

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Example Sentences

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Its large, whitish larvae seemed like a strong match for many of the pale gusanos seen in mezcal bottles.

From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026

“Here you can see a lot of these pores are now filled with whitish specks,” says Dr Voight, handling a sample of drilled out rock.

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2024

Krupp described the corona as a “pearly whitish halo of light around the sun, but has streamers going in various directions.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2024

It may begin with loss of sensation on whitish patches of skin or reddened skin.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2024

At lunchtime I sit with Cordelia in the cafeteria, which is pale-colored, with long whitish tables.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

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