Inkiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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inkiest

 

[ ษชล‹kiest ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

descriptive quality

Inkiest refers to something that is extremely dark or black, resembling the depth and richness of ink. This term is often used in artistic contexts, particularly when describing colors or shades that are deep and saturated. It can evoke imagery of shadows, darkness, and an intense lack of light. The word emphasizes the intensity of the color, making it stand out as particularly bold and striking.

Synonyms

darkest, jet-black, obsidian, pitch-black

Examples of usage

  • The inkiest night sky.
  • She wore the inkiest shades of black.
  • He painted the inkiest rivers of the night.
  • The inkiest depths of the ocean.

Translations

Translations of the word "inkiest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais escuro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ‡ เค•เคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช am dunkelsten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paling gelap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนั‚ะตะผะฝั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najciemniejszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚ๆš—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus sombre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ el mรกs oscuro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en karanlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ์–ด๋‘์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุธู„ุงู…ู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejtemnฤ›jลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najtmavลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€้ป‘ๆš—็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najtemnejลกi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dimmasti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ า›ะฐั€ะฐาฃา“ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ” แƒ›แƒฃแƒฅแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n tรผnd

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ el mรกs oscuro

Etymology

The term 'inkiest' derives from the noun 'ink', which has its roots in the Latin word 'inca', meaning 'to tinge or color'. The evolution of the word through Middle English reflects its usage in both literary and practical contexts, as ink has been a fundamental medium for writing and art for centuries. The superlative form 'inkiest' emphasizes the depth of color associated with ink, further cementing its place in descriptive language around visual arts. The use of 'ink' has expanded beyond just writing implements to include references in fashion, design, and other visual arts. Today, 'inkiest' captures both a physical quality and a metaphorical depth, suggesting a richness and intensity that resonates across various forms of expression.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,586, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.