nearly black
Frequency: 6.07.8 per million words
synonymous with 'almost black', for very dark colors
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Examples (10)
- The storm clouds gathered, a menacing, nearly black wall in the distance.
- She dyed her hair a shade so dark it was nearly black.
- The espresso he poured was rich and nearly black.
- In the twilight, the deep lake water appeared nearly black.
- He chose a suit in a very dark, nearly black shade of charcoal gray.
- The old wine had aged into a deep, nearly black red.
- The polished granite countertop was a beautiful, nearly black color with flecks of silver.
- The raven's feathers were so glossy they looked nearly black.
- A pool of nearly black ink had spilled onto the wooden desk.
- The bruises on the old fruit were turning a sickly, nearly black color.