charcoal
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3.9
- adjective
- /ˈtʃɑrˌkoʊl/
:
gris antracita
- Sallow of complexion, dressed in a charcoal business suit, I suddenly became aware of how much I stuck out.
- charcoal gray
- a charcoal suit
- charcoal-colored
So as we can see, once a Gray, you know a soft charcoal Gray.
- So as we can see, once a Gray, you know a soft charcoal Gray.
Examples
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Thomas Stansfield slowly climbed out of the limo and buttoned the jacket of his charcoal gray suit.
Fiction book (2000) -
Mr. Shevvington was wearing a charcoal suit with gray pinstripes, a vest, and a crimson tie.
Fiction book (1990) -
I got charcoal pants here.
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So Next up I have this charcoal velvet sweatshirt.
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For several minutes, he watched the great bird circle and soar in the charcoal sky.
Fiction book (2000) -
"Me too," said Jack, establishing common social ground, disowning his charcoal gray suit.
Fiction book (1998) -
In the frame was a charcoal sketch of a woman sitting in a rocking chair, holding a baby.
Fiction book (2002) -
With discreet pinstripes, you should wear a subdued blue or charcoal gray vest.
Fiction book (2000) -
He wore a stylish charcoal blazer that complemented his outfit perfectly.
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The room was decorated in shades of charcoal, giving it a modern and sophisticated feel.
Synonyms
2
3.5
A dark grey color with a slight blue or purple tone
1
3.1
A very dark gray like the color of charcoal
1
4.8
A dark blue-gray color like a wet stone or a storm sky
1
3.1
A dark color that is black with a little grey
1
3.9
A dark grey color like iron
A dark gray color that looks almost black
A dark color with a little purple or blue used in painting
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
1
4.1
A black material made from carbon with many tiny holes that soaks up poisons and impurities
- Specialized
A black material made by burning animal bones used to color things and clean liquids
How Dark
Surface Forms
Etymology
Charcoal comes from char ('to burn') and coal ('coal'), so calling something 'charcoal' means it has a very dark grey color like the colour of burned wood.