Synonyms for

Ebony

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

Definition

a very dark black color or a hard, heavy blackish wood from tropical trees

Synonyms & similar words

ebon diospyrosebenum pitchblack sootblack coalblack sable ebonytree jetblack jet pitch-black sable inky coal-black raven midnight charcoal sooty dark black swarthy dusky blackish melanoid melanic obsidian coal

Synonyms by register

Formal

black dark jet sable

Informal

black dark

Literary

night shadow darkness

Antonyms

ivory pale light fair blond white

Common collocations

  • ebony skin
  • ebony hair
  • ebony wood
  • ebony eyes
  • ebony complexion
  • ebony finish

Word family

noun ebony
adjective ebony

Usage note

Primarily used to describe a very dark, lustrous black color, often associated with the wood of the ebony tree. Can sometimes be used metaphorically for dark skin or hair.

Example sentences

  1. The black cat's fur was as dark as ebony.
  2. The artisan crafted a beautiful ebony sculpture.
  3. The ebony desk was polished to a high shine.
  4. The ebony piano had a rich, deep sound.
  5. The ebony furniture in the room gave it a luxurious feel.

Quotes

  • Her hair was the color of ebony, a waterfall of silk down her back.
  • The ebony sky was filled with stars, twinkling like diamonds.
  • The ebony keys of the piano were worn from years of use.

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