Blackish: meaning, definitions and examples
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blackish
[ ˈblækɪʃ ]
color description
The term 'blackish' refers to something that is somewhat black in color or has a dark hue. It suggests that the object or surface has qualities of black but may not be entirely black. This word is often used to describe shades or tones that are close to black, yet exhibit slight variations in darkness, such as being mixed with other colors. For example, a blackish gray implies a shade of gray that has a strong presence of black, giving it a darker appearance. 'Blackish' can also be used metaphorically to describe something ominous or negative in nature.
Synonyms
charcoal, dark, dusky, obsidian
Examples of usage
- The sky turned a blackish hue before the storm.
- She wore a blackish dress that accentuated her figure.
- The artist used blackish shades to create depth in the painting.
Translations
Translations of the word "blackish" in other languages:
🇵🇹 negro
🇮🇳 काला
🇩🇪 schwarzlich
🇮🇩 hitam
🇺🇦 чорнуватий
🇵🇱 czarnawy
🇯🇵 黒っぽい
🇫🇷 noirâtre
🇪🇸 negruzco
🇹🇷 siyahımsı
🇰🇷 검은빛의
🇸🇦 أسود
🇨🇿 černavý
🇸🇰 čierny
🇨🇳 黑色的
🇸🇮 črnkast
🇮🇸 svartleitt
🇰🇿 қарашалау
🇬🇪 შავური
🇦🇿 qaramsı
🇲🇽 negruzco
Etymology
The word 'blackish' is a combination of 'black' and the suffix '-ish', which is used in English to form adjectives indicating resemblance or a slight degree of a quality. The term 'black' has its roots in Old English 'blæc', which is related to similar words in other Germanic languages that convey the idea of the color of coal or darkness. The suffix '-ish' has been used since Middle English, indicating a degree or approximation of something. Therefore, 'blackish' came into use to describe things that are dark but not completely black, enriching the English vocabulary with a term that captures subtle variations in color and tone.