blackish
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate UK //blˈækɪʃ// black·ish
adj. having a color that is dark but not exactly black. It is a mix of dark colors like dark brown or gray.
adj. having a color that is dark but not pure black; resembling black in tone or shade. Often used to describe objects that appear dark from a distance or in poor lighting.
The sky turned blackish as the storm approached.
The old leather sofa had a blackish stain on the corner that was difficult to clean.
The historian noted that the ancient manuscript had a blackish appearance due to centuries of exposure to damp conditions and acidic paper.
From Middle English blackysshe, blakkyssh, equivalent to black + -ish.