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Meaning of black
The primary meaning of the word "black" refers to the color or pigment that absorbs light, giving no reflection or having no hue.
Etymology of black
The word "black" originates from Old English "blæc", which is also the source of the Modern English word
The term has been used in the English language since the 9th century to describe the color, and its usage has expanded over time to include figurative meanings
Synonyms
Definitions
- Having the color or pigment that absorbs light, giving no reflection or having no hue
- * Having a very dark color, especially in the case of skin or hair
- * (of a place or situation) characterized by the absence of light or having very little light
- * (of a person's mood or thoughts) gloomy or depressing
Usage Examples
- The black cat crossed the road in front of us
- * She wore a black dress to the funeral
- * The room was painted black, which made it feel smaller
- * He was in a black mood after receiving the bad news