Whitest: meaning, definitions and examples

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whitest

 

[ ˈwaɪtɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

color description

The term 'whitest' refers to the highest degree of the color white, often used to describe something that is exceptionally bright and lacking any tint of color. In various contexts, it can imply purity, cleanliness, or newness. For example, one might use it to describe white clothing that has not yet been stained or the whiteness of freshly fallen snow. 'Whitest' is the superlative form of 'white', indicating the most extreme degree of whiteness.

Synonyms

brightest, most luminous, purest

Examples of usage

  • The whitest snow blanketed the fields.
  • She wore the whitest dress at the wedding.
  • The artist used the whitest paint for the highlights.

Translations

Translations of the word "whitest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais branco

🇮🇳 सबसे सफेद

🇩🇪 am weißesten

🇮🇩 paling putih

🇺🇦 найбіліший

🇵🇱 najbiały

🇯🇵 最も白い

🇫🇷 le plus blanc

🇪🇸 el más blanco

🇹🇷 en beyaz

🇰🇷 가장 흰

🇸🇦 الأكثر بياضًا

🇨🇿 nejbělejší

🇸🇰 najbielejší

🇨🇳 最白的

🇸🇮 najbelejši

🇮🇸 hvítra

🇰🇿 ең ақ

🇬🇪 ყველაზე თეთრი

🇦🇿 ən ağ

🇲🇽 el más blanco

Etymology

The word 'white' has its roots in the Old English word 'hwita', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*hwitaz'. The term has historical ties to the Indo-European root '*kwit-', meaning 'to shine' or 'to be bright'. Over centuries, the meaning of white has been associated with purity, innocence, and cleanliness, which remains prevalent in modern usage. The superlative form 'whitest' emerged as English evolved, emphasizing the extremity of whiteness. The color white has held cultural significance across various societies, often symbolizing peace and new beginnings.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,689 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.