whiteness
Whiteness (noun) means the quality or state of being white in colour. Example: “The whiteness of the snow made the whole valley glow.”
How to use whiteness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe state of being white — either the colour itself or, in social contexts, a racial identity.
Word forms
whitenesses plural
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The _____ of the snow made the whole valley glow.
Etymology
From Old English hwītnes, simply white plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “whiteness” mean?
The word “whiteness” means the quality or state of being white in colour. In plain terms, the state of being white — either the colour itself or, in social contexts, a racial identity.
How do you pronounce “whiteness”?
“Whiteness” is pronounced WYT-nuhs (/ˈwaɪtnəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “whiteness” in a sentence?
Here is “whiteness” used in a sentence: “The whiteness of the snow made the whole valley glow.”
What is the opposite of “whiteness”?
The opposite of “whiteness” — its antonyms — is blackness.
What part of speech is “whiteness”?
“Whiteness” is a noun.
Where does the word “whiteness” come from?
The word “whiteness” comes from Old English. From Old English hwītnes, simply white plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.
How many meanings does “whiteness” have?
“Whiteness” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the quality or state of being white in colour.