noun
blackness
BLAK-nuhs
noun
1
The quality or state of being black in color.
"The blackness of the cave swallowed the flashlight beam."
2
Deep gloom, darkness, or depression.
"A blackness settled over him after the loss."
3
Black identity, culture, and heritage.
"Her poetry explores themes of Blackness and belonging."
How to Use Blackness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing black in color, in mood, or in cultural identity.
Word Forms
blacknesses plural
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Etymology
From Middle English blaknesse, built from black plus -ness.