Synonyms of blackish

blackish

adjective

as in dusky

Related Words

• dusky
• inky
• dark
• brunet
• black
• ebony
• sable
• raven
• pitch-black
• pitchy
• pitch-dark

Dissimilar Words

• white
• pale
• light
• brilliant
• bright
• palish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of blackish

Her nails were short, just barely passing the tip of her fingers in length, and painted with that rich, dark, brownish-purplish-blackish color everyone tends to gravitate to come fall. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026

The thick, blackish blood that leaks out of these dying animals pours into the ground, infecting it with spores. — Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 5 Aug. 2026

More on the wolf making headlines While BEY03F is classified as a gray wolf, photos show her coat appears blackish-gray. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 18 May 2026

That’s because oak trees are also rich in naturally occurring tannins, which can cause stubborn brown or blackish stains. — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 14 May 2026

Meanwhile, 13 eateries received citations for health code violations including blackish mold-like growth in the facility, raw ducks improperly thawed and having a moth inside a container of rice. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado april 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026

Once cut or mashed, avocados will turn blackish-brown in the blink of an eye. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026

The dark blue or blackish center instantly looks like a pupil and adds just the right amount of contrast against the pale lychee. — Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025

Cottonmouths are often patterned and born with bright yellow tail tips to attract prey, but as the snakes age, the tail tips and discernible patterns usually fade to a dull blackish color. — Owen Clarke, Outside, 19 Sep. 2025