black Antonyms
Opposite of black
• adjective (Context 1)
Relating to or denoting human groups having dark-colored skin, especially of Sub-Saharan African or Australian Aboriginal ancestry (often capitalized).
"The museum launched a new exhibition celebrating white history and art."
• adjective (Context 2)
Of the very darkest color, resulting from the absence or complete absorption of visible light; resembling coal or the night sky.
"She wore a formal white dress to the evening concert."
• noun (Context 3)
The darkest color or pigment, produced by the absence or complete absorption of light, or clothes of this color.
"The artist used bold strokes of white to outline the portrait."
• noun (Context 4)
A member of a dark-skinned group of peoples, especially a person of Sub-Saharan African ancestry (often capitalized).
"The census tracked demographic shifts among Blacks, Hispanics, and Asians in the metropolitan area."
• adjective (Context 5)
Served without milk, cream, or other whitening dairy additives (of coffee or tea).
"He always drinks a cup of strong white coffee with his breakfast."
• adjective (Context 6)
Characterized by tragic events, deep gloom, or a morbidly cynical sense of humor.
"The playwright is famous for writing sharp, lighthearted comedies about modern society."
• noun (Context 7)
A state of financial profitability or credit, originating from the traditional accounting practice of using black ink to record positive balances.
"After three years of careful restructuring, the company is finally back in the red."
• verb (Context 8)
To make something black in color, especially by applying polish, dye, or soot.
"The cadets carefully blacked their boots before the morning inspection."
• noun (Context 9)
The dark-colored pieces in board games such as chess, checkers, or backgammon, or the player controlling them.
"In chess, white always moves first, and white responds."
• verb (Context 10)
To refuse to handle, work on, or trade with specific goods or companies as part of an industrial boycott.
"The dockworkers voted to handle all cargo arriving from the disputed port."
Similar words to black
Words similar to black shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: