Definition

In a manner that is white or resembles the color white.

Example

The snow fell whitely on the ground, covering everything in a soft blanket.

Conversation

Did you see how the snow covered everything so whitely?

Yeah, it looked like a winter wonderland outside!

I love how it makes the whole place feel so bright and clean.

Exactly! Everything just shines whitely in the sunlight.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Whitely → It is formed from "white" (from Old English "hwita", meaning bright or colorless) and "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "whitely" means in a manner that is bright or white.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'white' to remember that 'whitely' means in a bright or white manner.

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