blackness

noun
UK: /ˈblæknəs/
US: /ˈblæknəs/

  1. The state of being black in color.

    1. The blackness of the night hid the stars from view. [ ] [ ]
    2. The deep blackness of the obsidian stone was quite mesmerizing to look at. [ ] [ ]

  2. The quality or state of being evil or wicked.

    1. She felt the blackness creeping into his heart as he plotted revenge. [ ] [ ]
    2. The author explored the depths of human blackness in his latest novel. [ ] [ ]

  3. Relating to the racial, ethnic, or cultural group of Black people.

    1. The course studies blackness in American literature and art. [ ] [ ]
    2. She spoke passionately about blackness and its impact on her identity. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

darkness ebony gloom wickedness evil obscurity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "blackness" in English means: The state of being black in color., The quality or state of being evil or wicked., Relating to the racial, ethnic, or cultural group of Black people..

The phonetic transcription of "blackness" is /ˈblæknəs/ in British English and /ˈblæknəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "blackness": darkness, ebony, gloom, wickedness, evil, obscurity.

Example usage of "blackness": "The blackness of the night hid the stars from view.". More examples on the page.