charcoal Synonyms
Another word for charcoal
• noun (Context 1)
A porous black solid consisting of an amorphous form of carbon, obtained as a residue when wood, bone, or other organic matter is heated in the absence of air, used primarily as a fuel or filter.
"We lit the bag of carbon and waited for the embers to glow before grilling the vegetables."
• adjective (Context 2)
Having a very dark gray or nearly black color, resembling burnt wood.
"He wore a tailored slate suit to the formal dinner."
• noun (Context 3)
A dark gray color with a slight bluish or brownish cast, resembling that of burnt wood.
"The living room walls were painted in a modern shade of matte anthracite."
• verb (Context 4)
To broil or grill food over glowing carbonized wood.
"They charcoaled the marinated steaks in the backyard for Sunday dinner."
• verb (Context 5)
To draw, sketch, or blacken with a stick of carbonized wood.
"The artist quickly charcoaled the outline of the mountain range onto the canvas."
Opposites of charcoal
The opposite of charcoal shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: