black
Absorbing all light and reflecting none; dark and hueless.
Without light.
Belonging to or descended from any of various (African, Aboriginal, etc.) ethnic groups which typically have dark pigmentation of the skin. (See usage notes below.)
Belonging to or descended from any of various sub-Saharan African ethnic groups which typically have dark pigmentation of the skin.
Designated for use by those ethnic groups (as described above).
Of the spades or clubs suits.
Bad; evil; ill-omened.
Expressing menace or discontent; threatening; sullen.
Illegitimate, illegal, or disgraced.
Foul; dirty, soiled.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing