Of the very darkest color owing to the absence of or complete absorption of light; the opposite of white. She wore a black dress to the formal event.
Deeply stained with dirt; soiled. His hands were black after working in the garden all day.
Characterized by the absence of light; enveloped in darkness. The room was black and silent, with no hint of light coming through the windows.
Relating to a group of people having dark skin, especially of African or Australian Aboriginal ancestry. The black community organized a cultural festival to celebrate their heritage.
He gave her a black look after she insulted him.
Morally or ethically wrong; wicked. The villain's black deeds were known throughout the land.
Causing or marked by disaster or misfortune. It was a black day when the company announced its closure.
She was in a black mood after hearing the bad news.
(of tea or coffee) Served without milk or cream. He prefers his coffee black, without any milk.
The very darkest color owing to the absence of or complete absorption of light. She wore a dress of pure black to the formal event.
A member of a racial group having dark skin, especially of African or Australian Aboriginal ancestry. The community center hosted a celebration of Black culture and heritage.
A type of coffee served without milk or cream. He ordered a black at the café to start his morning.
Black clothes, especially those worn for mourning or in formal situations. She put on her blacks for the funeral.
The pieces of the darker color, or the player using them, in chess or similar board games. Black opened with the Sicilian Defense.