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alabaster Antonyms
Opposite of alabaster
Because the opposite of alabaster shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Resembling alabaster in being very smooth, pale, and translucent white.
Usage Example
"The portrait highlighted the subject's ebony complexion against a dark velvet background."
Strong
ebony
sable
swarthy
ruddy
• noun (Context 2)
A very pale, smooth, slightly translucent white color.
Usage Example
"She painted the gallery walls a soft ebony to complement the natural light."
Strong
ebony
onyx
Similar words to alabaster
Words similar to alabaster shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
alabastrine
ivory
porcelain
milky
pearly
pearl
fair
cream
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Alabaster. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/alabaster