of the colour of coal, the darkest colour from its absorption of all light
of the colour of coal, jet, or tar, the darkest colour from its absorption of all light
having or reflecting little or no light
a black night
very dark in colour
(often Black)
having dark skin pigmentation; esp being African, African-American, or Australian Aboriginal in origin
relating to black people or culture
dirty or soiled
said of coffee or tea: served without milk or cream
thoroughly sinister or evil
a black deed
indicative of hostility, or disapproval, or discredit
met with black looks
marked by severe depression
black despair
gloomy
The future looks black
marked by disaster
black Friday
showing a profit: compare red1 (6)
characterized by grim or grotesque humour
relating to illegal trading, esp in contravention of official economic regulations
the black economy
chiefly Brit subject to boycott by trade-union members
dressed in black
the Black Prince