# whiter

/ˈhwaɪtɝ/ (US) · /wˈaɪtɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/whiter
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

more white than something else. You use this to describe things that have a higher level of brightness or purity.

For teachers: the comparative form of 'white', indicating a higher degree of brightness, purity, or lack of color.

## Examples

- The new paint is much whiter than the old one.
- The laundry looked whiter after she used the special detergent for the first time.
- The moon appeared whiter against the darkening sky as the clouds began to clear, revealing a full view of the lunar surface.

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