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lily-white

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

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

noun

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

adjective

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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