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obsidian Synonyms

Another word for obsidian

Choosing another word for obsidian depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Resembling volcanic glass in having a lustrous, deep, dark black color.

Usage Example

"The night sky above the desert was a vast, jet-black expanse dotted with bright stars."

Strongest
jet-black
pitch-black
Strong
ebony
in-ky
sable
raven

• noun (Context 2)

A deep, glossy shade of black resembling dark volcanic glass.

Usage Example

"The luxury sedan was finished in a sleek coat of polished ebony."

Strong
ebony
jet
onyx
sable

Opposites of obsidian

The opposite of obsidian shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

snow-white
alabaster
ivory
chalky
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Obsidian. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/obsidian
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