What does tar-black mean?
Tar-black means As black as tar; (by extension) very black or dark..
Tar-black
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
As black as tar; (by extension) very black or dark..
Example Sentences
His night's work done, he slipped back into the tar-black night ... […]
It was tar-black outside except for the flickering light of a torch stuck into a holder beside the door.
[…] reinvents herself several times until she settles on the persona and name of “Bride” that befits the stunning image she creates of herself with her brilliant white clothes that contrast radically with her tar-black skin.
Synonyms for tar-black
Antonyms for tar-black
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for tar-black?
Common synonyms include pitch-black.
What is the opposite of tar-black?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use tar-black in a sentence?
His night's work done, he slipped back into the tar-black night ... […]
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