whitish
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of whitish
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at white, -ish 1
Vocabulary lists containing whitish
Example Sentences
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He groans in pain, his eyes shut and face covered in whitish spots left behind by the healing sores.
From BBC • Nov. 22, 2024
It may begin with loss of sensation on whitish patches of skin or reddened skin.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2024
Whereas coralline algae form thin, hard crusts that are pink or whitish, peyssonnelid algae make thicker, brown or dark red crusts that are often a little squishy above a hard base.
From Science Magazine • Nov. 6, 2023
Most are brown or gray but can also be whitish or almost transparent.
From Science Daily • Oct. 23, 2023
Examining his frozen hands and feet, which had a dull whitish sheen like a dirty bathroom sink, Kamler observed grimly, “This is the worst frostbite I’ve ever seen.”
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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