Word Adjective
blackish
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate UK /blˈækɪʃ/ black·ish
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Etymology
From Middle English blackysshe, blakkyssh, equivalent to black + -ish.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Origin Middle English blackysshe
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
Updated