# whitish

/ˈhwaɪtɪʃ/ (US) · /wˈaɪtɪʃ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/whitish
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

having a color that is similar to white, but not exactly white. It might be a pale gray or a light yellow.

For teachers: having a color resembling white but not exactly white; pale or light in hue.

## Examples

- The sky turned a whitish gray as the storm approached.
- The old stone walls had a whitish appearance due to years of exposure to the salt air.
- The artist used a whitish pigment to create the illusion of moonlight reflecting off the surface of the calm lake.

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