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