Synonyms for

Weiss

Verb / waɪs / Another word for weiss — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Weiss is a German word that means 'white' in English.

Synonyms & similar words

wei weidynasty white pale light-colored milky ivory alabaster snowy chalky blanched bleached colorless fair ghostly hoary lily-white neutral pallid pearly silvery wan

Synonyms by register

Formal

pale light fair wan

Informal

light-skinned fair-skinned blond

Literary

alabaster ivory luminous

Antonyms

black dark shadowy obscure dim

Common collocations

  • pale white
  • bright white
  • pure white
  • white flag
  • white noise
  • white paper
  • white lie

Word family

noun whiteness
adjective white

Usage note

While 'white' can refer to color, it is most commonly used to describe skin tone, particularly in contrast to darker complexions. It can also be associated with purity or neutrality.

Example sentences

  1. The walls of the room were painted weiss.
  2. The snow on the mountain was weiss and pure.
  3. The wedding dress was a beautiful shade of weiss.
  4. The clouds in the sky were weiss and fluffy.
  5. The milk in the glass was weiss and cold.

Quotes

  • White is not a mere absence of color; it is a shining and affirmative thing, as fierce as red, as definite as black. - Gilbert K. Chesterton
  • I love things that are indescribable, like the taste of an avocado or the smell of a gardenia. - Barbra Streisand
  • I have a whiteboard in my room, and I write down inspirational quotes on it to keep me motivated. - Simone Biles

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