Lily-white — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈli-lē-ˈ(h)wīt/

Meaning & Definition of Lily-white

Lily-white (adjective)

  1. white as a lily
  2. having or involving few or no people of color, lacking racial diversity
  3. being or having extremely light pigmentation of the skin

Lily-white (noun)

  1. something that is white
  2. a member of a political organization favoring the exclusion of Black people

Lily-white (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. free from guilt or blame

    "the state's lieutenant governor was the only member of the administration who could claim to have remained lily-white during the scandal"

    similar: blameless, cleanhanded, clear, faultless, guiltless, impeccable, inculpable, innocent, irreproachable, in the clear
    related: absolved, acquitted, cleared, exonerated, vindicated, ethical, law-abiding, moral, righteous, upright, virtuous
    opposite: guilty
    near: blamable, blameworthy, censurable, culpable, impeachable, indictable, punishable, accused, impeached, indicted, condemned, convicted, hangdog, shamed, shamefaced

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Lily-white

The most common words with a similar meaning to Lily-white:

blameless, cleanhanded, clear, faultless, guiltless, impeccable, inculpable, innocent, irreproachable, in the clear

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Lily-white

Words with the opposite meaning of Lily-white:

guilty

Related Words for Lily-white

absolved, acquitted, cleared, exonerated, vindicated, ethical, law-abiding, moral, righteous, upright, virtuous

Near Antonyms of Lily-white

blamable, blameworthy, censurable, culpable, impeachable, indictable, punishable, accused, impeached, indicted, condemned, convicted, hangdog, shamed, shamefaced

Word Forms of Lily-white

Inflections: lily-whites, lily whites

Origin & Etymology of Lily-white

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Lily-white

What does "Lily-white" mean?

"Lily-white" means white as a lily. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: white as a lily.

What is another word for "Lily-white"?

Other words for "Lily-white" include blameless, cleanhanded, clear, faultless, guiltless, impeccable, inculpable and innocent. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Lily-white" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Lily-white"?

There are 21 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Lily-white". Common alternatives include blameless, cleanhanded, clear, faultless, guiltless, impeccable, inculpable, innocent, irreproachable and in the clear.

What is the opposite of "Lily-white"?

Antonyms of "Lily-white" include guilty. Near antonyms include blamable, blameworthy, censurable and culpable.

How do you use "Lily-white" in a sentence?

Examples of "Lily-white" in a sentence: "the state's lieutenant governor was the only member of the administration who could claim to have remained lily-white during the scandal".

Is "Lily-white" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Lily-white" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Lily-white"?

"Lily-white" is pronounced /ˈli-lē-ˈ(h)wīt/.

What is the origin of the word "Lily-white"?

First known use: 14th century.