whiter
word · lemma: white
Definition
Having more white color than something else; the comparative form of 'white.'
Usage & Nuances
Use 'whiter' when comparing two things or groups. Common collocations: 'whiter than snow,' 'teeth look whiter.' Not typically used for people in social contexts due to sensitivity.
Spanish: más blancoPortuguese (BR): mais brancoPortuguese (PT): mais brancoChinese (Simplified): 更白Chinese (Traditional): 更白Hindi: और सफेदArabic: أكثر بياضاً
Example Sentences
My shirt is whiter after I washed it.
basic
This paper looks whiter than that one.
basic
Snow is whiter than milk.
basic
After using this toothpaste, my teeth seem whiter.
natural
He wore a whiter shirt to stand out in the crowd.
natural
This wall would look so much whiter with a fresh coat of paint.
natural