whiteness (n.)

  1. the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)

    [ Syn: white ]

  2. the state of being unsullied by sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil

    [ Syn: purity , pureness , sinlessness , innocence ]

  3. lightness or fairness of complexion; only the whiteness of her cheeks gave any indication of the stress from which she was suffering'

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