a lie that is only partially untrue, or one that consists of a deliberately misleading ambiguity
white lie
white lie
noun
The definition of a white lie is a harmless fib or a small untruth, often done to spare someone's feelings or for some other diplomatic reason.
An example of a white lie is when you tell your mom her pie is good even when it tastes terrible.
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white lie
noun
An often trivial, diplomatic or well-intentioned untruth.
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