Synonyms for Black
Definition of black
adjective
- being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light; "black leather jackets"; "as black as coal"; "rich black soil"
- of or belonging to a racial group having dark skin especially of sub-Saharan African origin; "a great people--a black people--...injected new meaning and dignity into the veins of civilization"- Martin Luther King Jr.
- marked by anger or resentment or hostility; "black looks"; "black words"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "black"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like achromatic, angry, blacken can replace "black" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 20 alternatives available, "black" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Black" in song lyrics
See how black is used in real songs:
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"She's in love with the brother from the ghetto, who is black"
2 Live Crew — My Seven Bizzos -
"Some are white, but most are black"
2 Live Crew — Here I Come -
"Of that obstacles that you face when you're young, black"
3 Melancholy Gypsies — Young Man