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Blacker

Verb / ˈblækɜ: / Another word for blacker — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Blacker is the comparative form of the adjective 'black', which means having a darker color or lacking light.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. The blacker the night, the brighter the stars shine.
  2. I need a blacker marker to make this line more visible.
  3. The cat's fur became blacker as it aged.
  4. The storm clouds grew blacker and blacker as they approached.
  5. She wanted her coffee blacker than usual.

Quotes

  • The stars looked brighter and the blacker the sky became.
  • The blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice.
  • There is no blacker ink than a woman's eyes, sweet as drops of oil upon wet pavement.

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