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
- 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
- lighter-skinned
- lightest-skinned
- lightskinned
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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