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inkiness

inkiness

7.4
A very deep black color or darkness like a night with no light
  • noun
  • /ˈɪŋkɪnəs/
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  • As the night fell, the inkiness of the sky deepened, making the stars appear brighter.

Whereas, you know, the, I would say that the Maybelline and the Pat have the same level of blackness, of inkiness, same color.

Examples

  • Whereas, you know, the, I would say that the Maybelline and the Pat have the same level of blackness, of inkiness, same color.

  • The author described the inkiness of the ocean at midnight, emphasizing its depth and mystery.

  • The painting was characterized by a rich inkiness that made the dark colors stand out.

Synonyms

black
vsinkiness
159 1.0

A state with no light, as in the night

refers specifically to a deep, glossy stain quality rather than total absence of light
darkness
vsinkiness
11 1.0

A deep, strong color often used in cloth or paint

highlights a very deep, glossy stain appearance rather than plain dimness
blackness
vsinkiness
9 1.3

How dark a color or object looks

focuses on a deep, glossy stain-like appearance rather than general intensity

Antonyms

41 1.0

How much light something gives or how close it looks to white

How Inky

inkiness
7.4
blackness
9 1.3
darkness
534 1.0
shade
127 3.8
to tint
24 3.6

Surface Forms

inkiness singular
inkinesses plural

Morphology

inkiness = inky (transparent) = ink + y + ness

The noun is a regular derivation from the adjective 'inky' using the productive suffix '-ness', so its meaning is directly predictable from 'inky'.

Etymology

The word inkiness comes from ink, the 'dark liquid' used for writing, and because ink makes strong black marks, inkiness means a deep blackness or darkness.