black
//blæk//
Adjective
Having the darkest color; the opposite of white; absorbing all light without reflecting any
She wore a black dress to the party.
Relating to people with dark skin, especially of African ancestry
She is a Black woman from South Africa.
Very dark or gloomy; without light
The room was completely black without any windows.
Evil, wicked, or sinister in character
He had a black heart and showed no mercy.
Marked by anger, hostility, or sullenness
She gave him a black look when he arrived late.
Noun
The darkest color, resulting from the absence of or complete absorption of light
Black is my favorite color.
A person with dark skin, especially of African ancestry
She was the first Black to win the award.
Black clothing, especially worn for mourning
She wore black to the funeral.
Antonym
Verb
To make something black; to blacken
He blacked his shoes before the interview.
To boycott or ban, especially in labor disputes
The union decided to black the company's products.