pitch-black

adjective

ˈpich-ˈblak How to pronounce pitch-black (audio)
Definition of pitch-blacknext
1
as in darkened
being without light or without much light finding anything in a pitch-black room is almost impossible

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2
as in black
having the color of soot or coal a pitch-black cat with green eyes

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Recent Examples of pitch-black Several previous studies have already pointed out that the prospective industrial operations risk disrupting this complex, pitch-black deep-sea ecosystem. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026 The first season of Rage on HBO Max is a pitch-black comedy that delivered on multiple levels, taking no prisoners. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 In the winter months of 1973, kids were taking flashlights to the pitch-black bus stops in the morning. — Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026 As the duo row through pitch-black darkness toward the flame, John experiences harrowing visions of his father and of his younger self, revealed to be an effect of the fear toxin lingering in the air. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pitch-black
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitch-black
  1. darkened
  2. black
  3. dark
  4. pitch-dark
  5. murky
Adjective
  • Around them stand darkened houses, and uncollected trash piles up on the street.
    — Will Freeman, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2026
  • This trend has been pretty pervasive among designer bags recently, with shoppers buying new Prada and Chanel bags with darkened leather to give them a used look, or sourcing vintage Celine bags with obvious signs of wear.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Definition of darkened
Adjective
  • Doncic, dressed in black pants and a gray jacket, took it all in from the sideline.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
  • The Broncos are about to be 7-2 all-time against the ol’ black and blue.
    — Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of black
Adjective
  • The refreshing under-eye treatments are formulated to smooth, firm, and brighten crow’s feet and dark circles.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The helmet uses a carbon-fiber shell to help control weight and comes supplied with clear and dark visors, as well as a Pinlock anti-fog insert.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of dark
Adjective
  • Three weeks before filming was to commence on Bad Lieutenant, Abel Ferrara‘s pitch-dark 1992 crime masterpiece, the director had a problem.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The music is quiet but powerful, blending pitch-dark tones and sunny melodies in ways that can recall Elliott Smith, Joanna Newsom, and Animal Collective, among other left-field heroes.
    — Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026
Definition of pitch-dark
Adjective
  • But the meteoric takeoff of karaoke has soared far past its humble—and slightly murky—origins.
    — Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
  • But the distinction between physical and mental phenomena becomes murky in disembodied entities like language models.
    — Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of murky

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“Pitch-black.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitch-black. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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