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1. black
adjective. ['ˈblæk'] being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light.
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Etymology
- black (Middle English (1100-1500))
Rhymes with Black Olive
- palmolive
2. black
adjective. ['ˈblæk'] marked by anger or resentment or hostility.
Antonyms
Etymology
- black (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. black
adjective. ['ˈblæk'] of or belonging to a racial group having dark skin especially of sub-Saharan African origin.
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Etymology
- black (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. black
noun. ['ˈblæk'] the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white).
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Etymology
- black (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. olive
adjective. ['ˈɑːləv, ˈɑːlɪv'] of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive.
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Etymology
- olive (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- oliva (Latin)
6. black
adjective. ['ˈblæk'] stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable.
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Etymology
- black (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. black
adjective. ['ˈblæk'] offering little or no hope.
Etymology
- black (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. black
adjective. ['ˈblæk'] (of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin.
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Etymology
- black (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. black
adjective. ['ˈblæk'] (of the face) made black especially as with suffused blood.
Antonyms
Etymology
- black (Middle English (1100-1500))