whiteness

Definitions

The state or quality of being white or having a colorless or light-reflecting appearance.

The social, cultural, and historical construct associated with being of European descent.

The quality of being free from moral impurity or stain; innocence.

Examples

The blinding whiteness of the snow made it difficult to see the horizon.

She was struck by the stark whiteness of the marble statues in the gallery.

Synonyms

paleness fairness pallor achromatism colorlessness bleached quality

Antonyms

darkness blackness swarthiness dusky complexion pigmentation chromaticity