English dictionary
black
/bl/&/k/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
ExamplesBlack leather jackets.
As black as coal.
Rich black soil.
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of or belonging to a racial group having dark skin especially of sub-Saharan African origin
ExamplesA great people--a black people--...injected new meaning and dignity into the veins of civilization.
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Destitute of light, or incapable of reflecting it; of the color of soot or coal; of the darkest or a very dark color, the opposite of <i>white</i>; characterized by such a color; as, <i>black</i> cloth; <i>black</i> hair or eyes.
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noun
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the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
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total absence of light
ExamplesIn the black of night.
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British chemist who identified carbon dioxide and who formulated the concepts of specific heat and latent heat (1728-1799)
Synonyms joseph blackSource: WordNet 3.0
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popular child actress of the 1930's (born in 1928)
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a person with dark skin who comes from Africa (or whose ancestors came from Africa)
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(board games) the darker pieces
Antonyms whiteSource: WordNet 3.0
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black clothing (worn as a sign of mourning)
ExamplesThe widow wore black.
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That which is destitute of light or whiteness; the darkest color, or rather a destitution of all color; as, a cloth has a good <i>black</i>.
Source: webster1913
adverb
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Sullenly; threateningly; maliciously; so as to produce blackness.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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marked by anger or resentment or hostility
ExamplesBlack looks.
Black words.
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offering little or no hope
ExamplesThe future looked black.
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stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable
ExamplesBlack deeds.
A black lie.
His black heart has concocted yet another black deed.
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(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
ExamplesThe stock market crashed on Black Friday.
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(of the face) made black especially as with suffused blood
ExamplesA face black with fury.
Synonyms blackenedSource: WordNet 3.0
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extremely dark
ExamplesA black moonless night.
Through the pitch-black woods.
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harshly ironic or sinister
ExamplesBlack humor.
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(of intelligence operations) deliberately misleading
ExamplesBlack propaganda.
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distributed or sold illicitly
ExamplesThe black economy pays no taxes.
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(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
ExamplesMan...has written one of his blackest records as a destroyer on the oceanic islands.
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(of coffee) without cream or sugar
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soiled with dirt or soot
ExamplesWith feet black from playing outdoors.
His shirt was black within an hour.
Synonyms smuttySource: WordNet 3.0
verb
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make or become black
ExamplesThe smoke blackened the ceiling.
The ceiling blackened.
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To make black; to blacken; to soil; to sully.
Source: webster1913