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Examples of pitch-black in a Sentence
finding anything in a pitch-black room is almost impossible
a pitch-black cat with green eyes
Recent Examples on the Web
Still, this outrageously funky genre blend — a pitch-black horror comedy about screwy siblings turning motorists and motel guests into scrumptious jerky — deserves its a special spot in the greater midnight movie pantry.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Oct. 2024
This pitch-black formula glides across lids without skipping, smudging, or smearing, and its ultra-fine applicator makes precision a total breeze.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Oct. 2024
So far, the pitch-black comedy of manners, starring James McAvoy and Mackenzie Davis, has grossed $28 million in North America and $57.7 million worldwide.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 29 Sep. 2024
That’s a reflection not only of the movie’s over-the-top gore, but also its appreciation for pitch-black comedy and herculean feats of survival.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1598, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near pitch-black
Cite this Entry
“Pitch-black.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pitch-black. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
pitch-black
adjectiveˈpich-ˈblak
: extremely dark or black
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