50 Similes for Black With Meanings & Sentences
Similes for Black
1. Black as coal
Meaning: Very dark and intense in color.
In a Sentence: His hair was as black as coal, shining in the sunlight.
Other Ways to Say: Black as ink, black as midnight.
2. Black as night
Meaning: Completely dark, like the nighttime.
In a Sentence: The room was as black as night without any lights on.
Other Ways to Say: Dark as dusk, pitch-black.
3. Black as the ace of spades
Meaning: Utterly black; without any light or color.
In a Sentence: The alleyway was black as the ace of spades, giving off an eerie vibe.
Other Ways to Say: Black as the void, black as a raven’s wing.
4. Black as ink
Meaning: Deep, rich black like writing ink.
In a Sentence: Her eyes were black as ink, unreadable and intense.
Other Ways to Say: Jet-black, black as midnight.
5. Black as a raven
Meaning: Dark and sleek like a raven’s feathers.
In a Sentence: His coat was black as a raven in the moonlight.
Other Ways to Say: Shiny black, feather-dark.
6. Black as pitch
Meaning: Intensely black, like tar or pitch.
In a Sentence: The basement was black as pitch without a flashlight.
Other Ways to Say: Pitch-black, dark as oil.
7. Black as ebony
Meaning: As dark and rich as ebony wood.
In a Sentence: Her piano was polished and black as ebony.
Other Ways to Say: Sleek black, polished dark.
8. Black as a panther
Meaning: Dark and stealthy like a panther.
In a Sentence: The cat moved through the shadows, black as a panther.
Other Ways to Say: Panther-dark, shadow-black.
9. Black as obsidian
Meaning: Deep black with a glassy shine, like volcanic glass.
In a Sentence: His ring was black as obsidian and just as sharp-looking.
Other Ways to Say: Volcanic black, shiny dark.
10. Black as velvet
Meaning: Soft and deep in color, like black velvet fabric.
In a Sentence: The curtains were black as velvet, absorbing all light.
Other Ways to Say: Soft black, velvety dark.
11. Black as soot
Meaning: Dirty or dusty black, like chimney soot.
In a Sentence: After crawling through the tunnel, he looked black as soot.
Other Ways to Say: Ash-black, dusty dark.
12. Black as a cave
Meaning: Complete darkness, like inside a deep cave.
In a Sentence: The cellar was black as a cave when the power went out.
Other Ways to Say: Cave-dark, shadowy black.
13. Black as the devil
Meaning: Often used metaphorically for something evil or mysterious.
In a Sentence: The villain’s cloak was black as the devil’s heart.
Other Ways to Say: Evil black, wicked dark.
14. Black as death
Meaning: Associated with darkness and death.
In a Sentence: The abandoned house had a mood black as death.
Other Ways to Say: Morbid black, chilling dark.
15. Black as oil
Meaning: Deep and slick like motor oil.
In a Sentence: The lake shimmered, black as oil under the cloudy sky.
Other Ways to Say: Oily black, liquid dark.
16. Black as a thundercloud
Meaning: Dark and ominous, like storm clouds.
In a Sentence: His expression turned black as a thundercloud.
Other Ways to Say: Stormy black, furious dark.
17. Black as despair
Meaning: Emotionally dark and hopeless.
In a Sentence: Her poetry was black as despair itself.
Other Ways to Say: Gloomy black, sorrow-dark.
18. Black as shadow
Meaning: As dark as a silhouette or shadow.
In a Sentence: The figure moved, black as shadow, unnoticed.
Other Ways to Say: Shade-dark, silhouette black.
19. Black as mourning
Meaning: Referring to the traditional color of grief.
In a Sentence: She wore a dress black as mourning on the day of the funeral.
Other Ways to Say: Funeral black, grief-dark.
20. Black as charcoal
Meaning: Burnt and dark like charcoal.
In a Sentence: His fingertips were black as charcoal from the grill.
Other Ways to Say: Burnt black, coal-dark.
21. Black as the universe
Meaning: Infinite and mysterious like outer space.
In a Sentence: The sky was black as the universe on a moonless night.
Other Ways to Say: Cosmic dark, starless black.
22. Black as a crow
Meaning: Dark and shiny, like a crow’s feathers.
In a Sentence: Her hair was black as a crow, flowing in the wind.
Other Ways to Say: Crow-dark, feather-black.
23. Black as tar
Meaning: Sticky and completely dark.
In a Sentence: His boots were covered in mud as black as tar.
Other Ways to Say: Tar-like black, thick dark.
24. Black as sin
Meaning: Symbolizing something wicked or morally dark.
In a Sentence: His heart was rumored to be black as sin.
Other Ways to Say: Evil dark, immoral black.
25. Black as ink at midnight
Meaning: Emphasizing extreme darkness and mystery.
In a Sentence: The forest was black as ink at midnight.
Other Ways to Say: Unseeable black, midnight dark.
26. Black as a witch’s cloak
Meaning: Mysterious and magical black.
In a Sentence: The costume was black as a witch’s cloak on Halloween.
Other Ways to Say: Enchanted black, spellbinding dark.
27. Black as burnt toast
Meaning: Charred and overdone.
In a Sentence: My breakfast came out black as burnt toast.
Other Ways to Say: Toasted dark, overcooked black.
28. Black as a bat
Meaning: Nocturnal black, often unseen.
In a Sentence: The creature was black as a bat, flying in silence.
Other Ways to Say: Night-flying black, stealth black.
29. Black as coal dust
Meaning: Dirty and fine-particle dark.
In a Sentence: His hands were black as coal dust after work.
Other Ways to Say: Dusty black, powder-dark.
30. Black as a magician’s hat
Meaning: Sleek and mysterious.
In a Sentence: The box was black as a magician’s hat, holding secrets inside.
Other Ways to Say: Magic-dark, top-hat black.
31. Black as tar
Meaning: Extremely black and sticky in appearance.
In a Sentence: The spilled oil was black as tar and coated everything it touched.
Other Ways to Say: Black as pitch, Thick and dark as molasses
32. Black as a raven
Meaning: As black as the feathers of a raven.
In a Sentence: Her long hair was black as a raven’s wing.
Other Ways to Say: Dark as night, Black as a crow.
33. Black as soot
Meaning: Very dark and dusty, like chimney soot.
In a Sentence: His hands were black as soot after fixing the engine.
Other Ways to Say: Grimy black, Dirty black.
34. Black as a thundercloud
Meaning: Ominously dark like storm clouds.
In a Sentence: His expression was black as a thundercloud after the bad news.
Other Ways to Say: Stormy dark, Fierce as a storm.
35. Black as the abyss
Meaning: Deep, endless darkness.
In a Sentence: She stared into the cave, black as the abyss.
Other Ways to Say: Dark as eternity, Pitch-black.
36. Black as a bat’s wing
Meaning: Dark and leathery like a bat’s wing.
In a Sentence: His cloak was black as a bat’s wing, giving him a mysterious look.
Other Ways to Say: Wing-dark, Shadowy black.
37. Black as a burnt log
Meaning: Charred and darkened like a piece of wood in a fire.
In a Sentence: The building was black as a burnt log after the fire.
Other Ways to Say: Charcoal black, Fire-scorched.
38. Black as wet ink
Meaning: Fresh, shiny black like newly written ink.
In a Sentence: The letter was written in handwriting black as wet ink.
Other Ways to Say: Jet black, Ink-stained.
39. Black as obsidian
Meaning: Glossy and black like the volcanic glass obsidian.
In a Sentence: The gemstone was black as obsidian and smooth to the touch.
Other Ways to Say: Glassy black, Volcanic dark.
40. Black as a crow’s feather
Meaning: Smooth and shiny dark, like a crow.
In a Sentence: His coat was black as a crow’s feather, sleek and sharp.
Other Ways to Say: Crow-black, Raven-dark.
41. Black as a shadow
Meaning: Completely dark like a silhouette.
In a Sentence: He moved through the alley, black as a shadow.
Other Ways to Say: Silhouette black, Darkness cloaked.
42. Black as polished stone
Meaning: Smooth and reflective dark surface.
In a Sentence: Her shoes were black as polished stone.
Other Ways to Say: Shiny black, Onyx-dark.
43. Black as a velvet night
Meaning: Soft, smooth, and dark.
In a Sentence: The sky was black as a velvet night, quiet and deep.
Other Ways to Say: Night-dark, Velvet-black.
44. Black as a witch’s cat
Meaning: Associated with mystery or magic, very black.
In a Sentence: The kitten was black as a witch’s cat, mysterious and silent.
Other Ways to Say: Magical black, Cat-black.
45. Black as a tunnel
Meaning: Completely without light.
In a Sentence: The mine was black as a tunnel before they turned on the lights.
Other Ways to Say: Hollow black, Tunnel-dark.
46. Black as a moonless night
Meaning: Very dark due to absence of light.
In a Sentence: It was black as a moonless night when the lights went out.
Other Ways to Say: Starless night, Pitch-dark.
47. Black as burnt toast
Meaning: Overcooked and charred.
In a Sentence: I left the bread too long; it’s black as burnt toast!
Other Ways to Say: Toasted black, Overdone.
48. Black as a magician’s cloak
Meaning: Mysterious and dark like a magician’s robe.
In a Sentence: He appeared in a costume black as a magician’s cloak.
Other Ways to Say: Cloak-dark, Enchanted black.
49. Black as a cave
Meaning: Completely without natural light.
In a Sentence: The power outage made the house black as a cave.
Other Ways to Say: Cave-dark, Unlit.
50. Black as a wolf at night
Meaning: Stealthy and shadowed, nearly invisible.
In a Sentence: The stray dog was black as a wolf at night, blending into the darkness.
Other Ways to Say: Stealthy black, Wild-dark.
