Noir
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnwɑː/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Noir is an adjective meaning (film, television) Of or pertaining to film noir, or the atmosphere associated with that genre.
Meaning
(film, television) Of or pertaining to film noir, or the atmosphere associated with that genre.
More Meanings
- (film and television, uncountable) Film noir.
- (film and television, countable) A production in the style of film noir.
Example Sentences
Several noirs, including “Raw Deal,” have been set here.
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).
Word Forms
- noirs
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