adj
blacker
BLAK
Blacker (adj) means More black; deeper or darker in color or shade. Example: “The night sky over the desert looked blacker than any city sky she'd seen.”
adj
1
More black; deeper or darker in color or shade.
"The night sky over the desert looked blacker than any city sky she'd seen."
"His mood grew blacker with every piece of bad news."
noun
1
Someone or something that blacks (darkens, polishes, or shines) something, such as boots.
"The old shoe blacker still worked the market square every Saturday."
How to use blacker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe comparative form of "black" — more black than something else.
Common pairings
blacker than night
a blacker shade
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Word forms
- Plural
- blackers
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Etymology
From black plus the comparative ending -er, tracing back through Old English blæc to a much older Germanic root for "burnt" or "scorched."
Rhymes for blacker
acker
hacker
backer
Packer
cracker
slacker
attacker
hijacker
nutcracker
linebacker
firecracker
safecracker
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Frequently asked questions
What does “blacker” mean?
The word “blacker” means more black; deeper or darker in color or shade. In plain terms, the comparative form of "black" — more black than something else.
How do you pronounce “blacker”?
“Blacker” is pronounced BLAK (/ˈblækɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “blacker” in a sentence?
Here is “blacker” used in a sentence: “The night sky over the desert looked blacker than any city sky she'd seen.”
What part of speech is “blacker”?
Depending on how it is used, “blacker” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “blacker” come from?
The word “blacker” comes from Old English. From black plus the comparative ending -er, tracing back through Old English blæc to a much older Germanic root for "burnt" or "scorched.".
How many meanings does “blacker” have?
“Blacker” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: more black; deeper or darker in color or shade.
