alabaster
1
7.4
Having a very pale smooth appearance like polished white stone
- adjective
- /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tɚ/
:
alabastrino
- The statue was crafted from alabaster, showcasing its beautiful, translucent surface.
Examples
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Her smooth, alabaster skin glowed in the sunlight, giving her an ethereal quality.
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He had silky ebony hair that reached his shoulders and framed his face, a face that had an angelic glow because of his rich, almost alabaster complexion.
Fiction book (1997) -
With his alabaster complexion, he easily stood out in the lively crowd at the festival.
Synonyms
pearly-white
vsalabaster
2
4.0
A very light, shiny white color like a pearl
focuses more on pale translucence and smooth surface than just color
9.9
Having a very pale, smooth, and slightly see-through color like fine white stone
is the less common variant word for the same pale translucent look
Compounds
oriental alabaster
- Specialized
9.9
A hard stone used for carving and decoration that looks slightly see-through
How Pale
Surface Forms
alabaster positive
Etymology
As an adjective, alabaster compares things to the carved stone alabaster, so 'alabaster skin' means skin that is very pale and smooth like the mineral's surface. That's why alabaster describes a clear, almost shining whiteness.