WHITELY


Meaning of WHITELY in English

I. adverb

Etymology: Middle English whitly, from whit white + -ly, adverb suffix

: so as to show or appear white : with an effect of whiteness

reflect light whitely like clouds or snow — Time

II. adjective

Etymology: Middle English whitly, from whit white + -ly, adjective suffix

chiefly Scotland : light in color : whitish , pale

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.