alabaster
Adjective[U] Uncountable
The word evokes a sense of purity, fragility, and coldness. It is frequently used in literary or poetic descriptions to describe skin that is not just white, but possesses a luminous, almost glowing quality. This creates an image of statuesque perfection or an ethereal, otherworldly beauty. In a material sense, it suggests a luxury that is softer and more workable than marble. While marble feels hard and imposing, alabaster feels delicate and refined, often associated with religious icons or ancient decorative arts.
Refers to the mineral substance as a mass material.