designating or of any of the dark-skinned traditional inhabitants of sub-Saharan Africa, Australia, or Melanesia or their descendants in other parts of the world
by, for, or about black people as a group; specif., in the U.S., by, for, or about black Americans: black studies
totally without light; in complete darkness
very dark
without cream, milk, etc.: said of coffee
soiled; dirty
wearing black clothing
evil; wicked; harmful
disgraceful
full of sorrow or suffering; sad; dismal; gloomy
disastrous
sullen or angry: black looks
without hope: a black future
inveterate; confirmed; deep-dyed: a black villain
humorous or satirical in a morbid or cynical way: black comedy
secret; covert; hidden: a CIA black operator
noun
black color
a black pigment, paint, or dye
any substance or thing that is black
a spot or area that is black
black clothes, esp. when worn in mourning
a member of a black people
complete darkness or absence of light
Chess the player or side with the black or darker-colored pieces