Synonyms for

Blackness

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

Definition

The quality or state of being black; the absence of light; darkness.

Synonyms & similar words

white totaldarkness pitchblackness inkiness lightlessness black darkness obscurity gloom murkiness duskiness shadiness black nocturnality night midnight sable ebon inky jet pitchy raven coal soot charcoal caviar

Example sentences

  1. The blackness of the sky during the solar eclipse was a sight to behold.
  2. The blackness of the cave made it difficult to see anything.
  3. The blackness of the room was only broken by the faint light of the moon.

Quotes

  • The blackness of night is a canvas on which light is painted.
  • Blackness is not a color. It is a state of being.
  • The blackness of the night sky is a reminder of the vastness of the universe.

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