BLACK

Definition of BLACK

(noun)the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
(noun)total absence of light
(noun)(board games) the darker pieces
(noun)black clothing (worn as a sign of mourning)
(adj)being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
(adj)of or belonging to a racial group especially of sub-Saharan African origin
(adj)marked by anger or resentment or hostility
(adj)offering little or no hope
(adj)stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable
(adj)(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
(adj)(of the face) made black especially as with suffused blood
(adj)extremely dark
(adj)harshly ironic or sinister
(adj)(of intelligence operations) deliberately misleading
(adj)distributed or sold illicitly
(adj)(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
(adj)(of coffee) without cream or sugar
(adj)soiled with dirt or soot
(verb)make or become black