noun

blackness

BLAK-nuhs

Blackness (noun) means the quality or state of being black in color. Example: “The blackness of the cave swallowed the flashlight beam.”

noun

The quality or state of being black in color.

"The blackness of the cave swallowed the flashlight beam."

Deep gloom, darkness, or depression.

"A blackness settled over him after the loss."

Black identity, culture, and heritage.

"Her poetry explores themes of Blackness and belonging."

How to use blackness

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In plain EnglishBeing black in color, in mood, or in cultural identity.

blacknesses plural

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The _____ of the cave swallowed the flashlight beam.

From Middle English blaknesse, built from black plus -ness.

Origin: Middle English

black inkiness lightlessness total darkness pitch blackness

blacklessness whiteness

white black negro blacklessness inkiness lightlessness whiteness blacken

What does “blackness” mean?

The word “blackness” means the quality or state of being black in color. In plain terms, being black in color, in mood, or in cultural identity.

How do you pronounce “blackness”?

“Blackness” is pronounced BLAK-nuhs (/ˈblæknəs/ in IPA).

How do you use “blackness” in a sentence?

Here is “blackness” used in a sentence: “The blackness of the cave swallowed the flashlight beam.”

What is the opposite of “blackness”?

The opposite of “blackness” — its antonyms — are blacklessness and whiteness.

What part of speech is “blackness”?

“Blackness” is a noun.

Where does the word “blackness” come from?

The word “blackness” comes from Middle English. From Middle English blaknesse, built from black plus -ness.

How many meanings does “blackness” have?

“Blackness” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the quality or state of being black in color.

white black negro blacklessness inkiness lightlessness whiteness blacken