Antonyms for ebon

Grammar : Adj

Spell : eb-uh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˈɛb ən

Definition of ebon

Origin : "ebony wood, ebony tree," mid-15c.; see ebony. Figurative sense of "dark, black" is from 1590s; in some cases a poetic shortening of ebony.

As in jet : adj black
As in sable : adj very dark in color
As in black : adj dark, inky
As in onyx : adj black
As in pitch-black : adj black
As in pitchy : adj black
As in dark : adj shaded complexion, hair

Example sentences :

The ebon cloud was breaking, but torrents of rain continued to descend.
Extract from : « The Orchard of Tears » by Sax Rohmer

The black thread crept like an ebon stain into the woof of the carpet.
Extract from : « The Orchard of Tears » by Sax Rohmer

An expression of displeasure passed over the ebon countenance.
Extract from : « The Phantom of the River » by Edward S. Ellis

Be they ebon or blond, Of the gals I am fond; I am dreadfully fond of the gals!
Extract from : « The 'Mind the Paint' Girl » by Arthur Pinero

As for the inhabitants themselves, they are of an ebon black.
Extract from : « The Human Race » by Louis Figuier

The old man, caught in the whirlpool of ebon, was swept down, screaming.
Extract from : « Futuria Fantasia, Spring 1940 » by Various

The ebon form of the Krooman giant seemed everywhere at once.
Extract from : « The Boy Aviators in Africa » by Wilbur Lawton

She tossed her ebon tresses over her; she fixed her ebon eyes on him.
Extract from : « Pierre; or The Ambiguities » by Herman Melville

His three remaining teeth were ebon from excessive betel-chewing.
Extract from : « The Argus Pheasant » by John Charles Beecham

On duty, they stood like ebon statues and opened not their mouths.
Extract from : « Cupid in Africa » by P. C. Wren

Synonyms for ebon

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