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lily–white

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adjective \ˈli-lē-ˈhwīt, -ˈwīt\

Definition of lily–white

  1. 1 :  white as a lily

  2. 2 :  characterized by or favoring the exclusion of blacks especially from politics

  3. 3 :  irreproachable, pure

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First Known Use of lily–white

14th century

lily–white Synonyms

Synonyms
blameless, cleanhanded, clear, faultless, guiltless, impeccable, inculpable, irreproachable, lily-white
Antonyms
guilty
Related Words
absolved, acquitted, cleared, exonerated, vindicated; ethical, law-abiding, moral, righteous, upright, virtuous
Near Antonyms
blamable, blameworthy, censurable, culpable, impeachable, indictable, punishable; accused, impeached, indicted; condemned, convicted; hangdog, shamed, shamefaced
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lily–white

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Definition of lily–white

  1. :  a member of a lily-white political organization

First Known Use of lily–white

circa 1903

LILY–WHITE Defined for English Language Learners

lily-white

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Definition of lily–white for English Language Learners

  • : very white

  • : completely without fault or blame : morally pure

  • : consisting entirely or mostly of white people

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