albescent

[ælˈbesnt]

albescent Definition

becoming or tending to become white or whitish.

Using albescent: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "albescent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The albescent moon shone brightly in the night sky.

  • Example

    Her hair was albescent, almost silver in color.

  • Example

    The leaves of the tree turned albescent in the autumn.

albescent Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for albescent

Antonyms for albescent

Phrases with albescent

  • light that is white or nearly white in color

    Example

    The room was lit by a soft albescent light.

  • skin that is becoming or tending to become white or whitish

    Example

    The patient's albescent skin was a sign of anemia.

  • feathers that are becoming or tending to become white or whitish

    Example

    The albescent feathers of the owl blended in with the snow.

Origins of albescent

from Latin 'albescere', meaning 'to become white'

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Summary: albescent in Brief

'Albescent' [ælˈbesnt] is an adjective that means becoming or tending to become white or whitish. It can be used to describe various things such as the moon, hair, leaves, light, skin, and feathers. Synonyms include 'whitish' and 'pale,' while antonyms include 'dark,' 'black,' and 'swarthy.'