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blackest

The correct spelling is blackest.

How to pronounce blackest

adjective

IPA: /blækəst/

Say it like: Bla-kes-t

The correct spelling is blackest. (of an object) Absorbing all light and reflecting none; dark and hueless. For example: "black drinking fountain; black hospital"

Usage Examples

black drinking fountain; black hospital

I was dealt two red queens, and he got one of the black queens.

He shot her a black look.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.(of an object) Absorbing all light and reflecting none; dark and hueless.
  2. 2.(of a place, etc) Without light.
  3. 3.(sometimes capitalized) Of or relating to any of various ethnic groups having dark pigmentation of the skin.
  4. 4.Designated for use by those ethnic groups which have dark pigmentation of the skin.
  5. 5.(of a card) Of the spades or clubs suits. Compare red

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