ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Light-skinned

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Light-skinned is an adjective meaning Of a white person, having light-colored skin.

Meaning

Of a white person, having light-colored skin.

More Meanings

  1. Of a black person, having relatively light-colored skin.

Example Sentences

The other one was Creole-looking, a light-skinned black guy with pointy cheekbones and nappy hair.

Word Forms

Synonyms for light-skinned

Depending on context, synonyms include white.

Antonyms for light-skinned

Common opposites include dark-skinned.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include white, complexion, lightface, lightish, lightness, lightened.

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