Word Games Pro Dictionary

blackness

noun

The quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
B
Ends with
S
Contains
LA
Scrabble score
17
CEFR level
A1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈblæknəs

Listen

Audio Pronunciation

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. The quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)

noun

  1. Total absence of light

    “They fumbled around in total darkness”

In context

Example Sentences

They fumbled around in total darkness
In the black of night

Similar words

Synonyms

Check yourself

Practise This Word

Three quick questions on this word. Nothing is recorded — practise it as often as you like.

Scroll to Top