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yellowed white

[/ˈjeləʊd waɪt/]
adjective
branco amarelado
1. A white color that has become discolored or stained with a yellowish tint, typically due to age, oxidation, or dirt
The old photograph had a yellowed white border.
A fotografia antiga tinha uma borda branca amarelada.
2. Describing paper, fabric, or other materials that were originally white but have developed a yellow or cream-colored patina over time
The manuscript pages were yellowed white from decades of storage.
As páginas do manuscrito estavam brancas amareladas após décadas de armazenamento.
Synonyms
cream-coloredoff-whiteivoryaged whitediscolored white
Antonyms
bright whitepure whitepristine white

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
branco amarelado
standard usage for describing aged white materials
Portugal
branco amarelecido
alternative form emphasizing the yellowing process

Related Idioms & Phrases

aged to perfection
with age comes color
time-worn appearance
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