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lily-white

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adjective \ ˈli-lē-ˈhwīt , -ˈwīt \

Definition of lily-white

1 :white as a lily
2 :characterized by or favoring the exclusion of blacks especially from politics
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
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absolved, acquitted, cleared, exonerated, vindicated; ethical, law-abiding, moral, righteous, upright, virtuous
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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

: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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