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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