ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Pitch-dark

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Pitch-dark is an adjective meaning Absolutely dark or black; as dark as pitch.

Meaning

Absolutely dark or black; as dark as pitch.

Example Sentences

The assassin crept into the royal bedchamber only after it was pitch-dark.

Synonyms for pitch-dark

Depending on context, synonyms include jet-black, pitch-black, black, dark.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pitch-black, black, dark, pitchy, piceous, blackened.

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