What does noir mean?
Noir means (film, television) Of or pertaining to film noir, or the atmosphere associated with that genre.
Noir
/ˈnwɑː/ · adjective
Meaning
(film, television) Of or pertaining to film noir, or the atmosphere associated with that genre.
Definitions by Sense
- (film, television) Of or pertaining to film noir, or the atmosphere associated with that genre
- (film and television, uncountable) Film noir.
- (film and television, countable) A production in the style of film noir.
Example Sentences
As a neo-Sherlock Holmes, however, Mulder is also a very noir version of the classic detective (just as Scully is a very noir Watson).
Several noirs, including “Raw Deal,” have been set here.
Synonyms for noir
Antonyms for noir
Related Words
Word Forms
- more noir
- most noir
- noirs
Usage Notes
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How do you use noir in a sentence?
As a neo-Sherlock Holmes, however, Mulder is also a very noir version of the classic detective (just as Scully is a very noir Watson).
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