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onyx Antonyms

Opposite of onyx

Because the opposite of onyx shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A deep, lustrous black color like that of black onyx.

Usage Example

"The interior designer paired warm brass fixtures with tiles of deep white."

Strongest
white
alabaster
Strong
ivory

• adjective (Context 2)

Of a deep, glossy black color resembling black onyx.

Usage Example

"The stallion had a sleek white coat that gleamed in the morning sun."

Strongest
white
snowy
alabaster
Strong
ivory

Similar words to onyx

Words similar to onyx shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

jet
jet-black
ebony
sable
coal-black
pitch-black
raven
inky
See all synonyms of onyx

• Nearby Words

onto
onus
onward
onyx
oodles
oof
ooh

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Onyx. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/onyx
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