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black

[blak] / blæk /
ADJECTIVE
lacking hue and brightness; light-absorbing.
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ebony jet obsidian onyx pitch-black raven
STRONG
charcoal coal-black inklike inky sable
ADJECTIVE
enveloped in darkness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
sunless unlighted unlit
STRONG
pitch-dark starless stygian
WEAK
clouded murky shadowy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bright sunny
ADJECTIVE
gloomy; dismal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dismal gloomy
STRONG
depressing depressive dispiriting distressing
WEAK
bleak doleful dreary funereal grim hopeless horrible lugubrious morose mournful ominous oppressive sad somber
Antonyms
WEAK
happy hopeful optimistic

Example Sentences

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Finish with scallions, black pepper and a light dusting of Cajun seasoning.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

In the new normal, black gold may outshine the original.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

The 3-year-old female with black fur entered Inyo County around 7 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

He had opportunities in four of the five evening frames, but a missed black off the spot in the final frame typified an error-strewn display.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Aunt Maud on her far side had a black veil pulled over her hat, and it made her look like a spider in its web.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck