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BLACK Synonyms

There are 46 synonyms of the word black. (exact relations)
There are 29 hypernyms of the word black. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for BLACK

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dark
adjectiveadj
adjective

• devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

• (used of color) having a dark hue

noun

• absence of light or illumination

• absence of moral or spiritual values

• an unilluminated area

• the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

• an unenlightened state

adjective satellite

• brunet (used of hair or skin or eyes)

• stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable

• secret

• showing a brooding ill humor

• lacking enlightenment or knowledge or culture

• marked by difficulty of style or expression

• causing dejection

• not giving performances; closed

pitch-black
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• extremely dark

coal-black
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal

ebony
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a very dark black

• hard dark-colored heartwood of the ebony tree; used in cabinetwork and for piano keys

• tropical tree of southern Asia having hard dark-colored heartwood used in cabinetwork

adjective satellite

• of a very dark black

inky
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of the color of black ink

jet-black
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal

obsidian
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• acid or granitic glass formed by the rapid cooling of lava without crystallization; usually dark, but transparent in thin pieces

sable
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an artist's brush made of sable hairs

• the expensive dark brown fur of the marten

• a very dark black

• a scarf (or trimming) made of sable

• marten of northern Asian forests having luxuriant dark brown fur

adjective satellite

• of a dark somewhat brownish black

blacken
verbv
verb

• make or become black

• burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color

blackness
nounn
noun

• the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)

• total absence of light

african-american
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

adjective satellite

• pertaining to or characteristic of Americans of African ancestry

black-market
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• distributed or sold illicitly

blackball
verbv
noun

• the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto

verb

• expel from a community or group

• vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent

blackened
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• darkened by smoke

• (of the face) made black especially as with suffused blood

blacklist
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a list of people who are out of favor

verb

• put on a blacklist so as to banish or cause to be boycotted

bleak
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• offering little or no hope

• providing no shelter or sustenance

• unpleasantly cold and damp

bootleg
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• whiskey illegally distilled from a corn mash

• the part of a boot above the instep

adjective satellite

• distributed or sold illicitly

verb

• sell illicit products such as drugs or alcohol

• produce or distribute illegally

calamitous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin

contraband
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• goods whose importation or exportation or possession is prohibited by law

adjective satellite

• distributed or sold illicitly

darken
verb, nounv, n
verb

• become dark or darker

• tarnish or stain

• make dark or darker

Best Hypernyms For BLACK

Here is a list of related hypernyms for black, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (26)
color dark clothing coloration colour darkness discolor discolour habiliment hue individual man mortal person piece pigment shade somebody someone soul tincture tint tone vesture wear wearable
Phrases (3)
achromatic colorachromatic colourarticle of clothing

Alternatives for DARK

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