: extremely dark or black

Examples of pitch-black in a Sentence

finding anything in a pitch-black room is almost impossible a pitch-black cat with green eyes
Recent Examples on the Web Still, this outrageously funky genre blend — a pitch-black horror comedy about screwy siblings turning motorists and motel guests into scrumptious jerky — deserves its a special spot in the greater midnight movie pantry. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Oct. 2024 This pitch-black formula glides across lids without skipping, smudging, or smearing, and its ultra-fine applicator makes precision a total breeze. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Oct. 2024 So far, the pitch-black comedy of manners, starring James McAvoy and Mackenzie Davis, has grossed $28 million in North America and $57.7 million worldwide. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 29 Sep. 2024 That’s a reflection not only of the movie’s over-the-top gore, but also its appreciation for pitch-black comedy and herculean feats of survival. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pitch-black 

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Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pitch-black was in 1598

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“Pitch-black.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pitch-black. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

pitch-black

adjective
ˈpich-ˈblak
: extremely dark or black
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