rather white

Frequency: 5.52.5 per million words

Used to indicate a somewhat pale complexion.

whiteADVERB + white (as adjective, meaning pale)

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Examples (10)

  • After hearing the bad news, her face looked rather white.
  • He's been feeling unwell, which explains why he's looking rather white.
  • The young child's skin was rather white, indicating she spent little time in the sun.
  • She was rather white from the shock of the sudden noise.
  • Despite the warm weather, his hands remained rather white.
  • The doctor noted that the patient's lips were rather white.
  • Whenever she gets nervous, she turns rather white.
  • His complexion is always rather white in winter.
  • You look rather white; are you feeling alright?
  • The sudden drop in temperature made her cheeks appear rather white.