1black 
/ˈblæk/ adjective
black·er; black·est /ˈblæk/ adjective 1 a : having the very dark color of coal or the night sky
▪ black ink ▪ a black dress
b : very dark because there is no light
▪ a black night 2 or Black : of or relating to a race of people who have dark skin and who come originally from Africa
▪ black people ▪ black culture ◊In the U.S., the term African-American is often preferred over black when referring to Americans of African descent. 3 : very dirty
▪ His hand were black with grime. 4 : served without cream or milk
▪ black coffee 5 literary : evil or wicked
▪ a black deed — see also black art, black magic 6 a : very sad or hopeless : bleak
▪ The outlook was black. ▪ When they heard the terrible news, they were filled with black despair.
b : very tragic or unhappy
▪ That was a black day in our country's history. 7 : marked by anger or hatred
▪ A black [=very angry] look darkened his face. ▪ black resentment ▪ a black mood 8 — used to describe humor that deals with subjects which are usually regarded as very serious or unpleasant ▪ The film is a black comedy set in a funeral home. ▪ black humor
▪ black ink ▪ a black dress
b : very dark because there is no light
▪ a black night
▪ black people ▪ black culture ◊In the U.S., the term African-American is often preferred over black when referring to Americans of African descent.
▪ His hand were black with grime.
▪ black coffee
▪ a black deed — see also black art, black magic
▪ The outlook was black. ▪ When they heard the terrible news, they were filled with black despair.
b : very tragic or unhappy
▪ That was a black day in our country's history.
▪ A black [=very angry] look darkened his face. ▪ black resentment ▪ a black mood
— black·ly adverb
▪ a blackly funny/comic/humorous movie
▪ a blackly funny/comic/humorous movie
— black·ness noun [noncount]
▪ the blackness of the night
▪ the blackness of the night
