whitish

1 of 2

adjective

whit·​ish ˈhwīt|ish 

-īt|, 

|ēsh also ˈwī-

1

: somewhat white : approaching white

2

of a color : of a light tint : pale, dilute

whitish

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -es

: a whitish color

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, from white entry 1 + -ish

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1741, in the meaning defined above

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Kids Definition

whitish

adjective

whit·​ish

ˈhwīt-ish, 

ˈwīt-

: somewhat white