Ebon: meaning, definitions and examples

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ebon

 

[ ˈiːbən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

color

Ebon is a deep black color, similar to ebony wood.

Synonyms

black, dark, inky.

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Word Description / Examples
ebon

Typically used in a poetic or literary context to describe something that is very dark or black, often with a suggestion of elegance or beauty.

  • Her ebon hair flowed like a river of night.
  • The ebon statue stood silently, absorbing all light.
black

Commonly used in everyday language to describe the color black or something associated with darkness. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something negative.

  • The cat is black.
  • He wore a black suit to the event.
  • She felt a black mood settle over her after the bad news.
dark

Used to describe absence of light and can also be used metaphorically to describe something gloomy, mysterious, or ominous.

  • The room was completely dark.
  • He has a dark sense of humor.
  • They sensed a dark presence in the old house.
inky

Used to describe a very deep, dark black, often reminiscent of the color of ink. This term may have a slightly more artistic or descriptive flair.

  • The inky sky was dotted with bright stars.
  • She spilled inky liquid all over the paper.

Examples of usage

  • The night sky was adorned with ebon clouds.
  • She wore a stunning ebon dress to the gala.

Translations

Translations of the word "ebon" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ébano

🇮🇳 काला लकड़ी

🇩🇪 Ebenholz

🇮🇩 kayu hitam

🇺🇦 чорне дерево

🇵🇱 heban

🇯🇵 黒檀 (こくたん)

🇫🇷 ébène

🇪🇸 ébano

🇹🇷 abanoz

🇰🇷 흑단

🇸🇦 خشب الأبنوس

🇨🇿 eben

🇸🇰 eben

🇨🇳 乌木 (wūmù)

🇸🇮 ebenovina

🇮🇸 ebenviður

🇰🇿 қара ағаш

🇬🇪 შავი ხე

🇦🇿 əbənus

🇲🇽 ébano

Etymology

The word 'ebon' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French term 'ebene', which in turn comes from Latin 'ebenus' and Greek 'ebenos', meaning ebony. Ebony wood has long been prized for its deep black color and luxurious appearance, leading to the use of 'ebon' to describe a similar shade.

See also: ebony.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,217, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.