What is another word for ebony?

Pronunciation: [ˈɛbənɪ] (IPA)

Ebony is a dark, dense wood that is often used in fine furniture and decorative carvings. Synonyms for ebony include jet, obsidian, pitch, sable, and coal-black. Jet is a dense black mineral that is similar in color and density to ebony. Obsidian is a dark volcanic glass that is often used in jewelry and decorative objects. Pitch is a black tar-like substance that is used in the production of roofing materials and boat-building. Sable is a dark brown color that is often used to describe the fur of the small mammal of the same name. Coal-black is a deep, rich black color that is similar to the color of coal.

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What are the hypernyms for Ebony?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Ebony?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for ebony (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Ebony?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

What are the opposite words for ebony?

The word ebony is often used to describe a deep black color, but there are several antonyms that describe opposite shades. One antonym is ivory, which refers to a creamy white color often found in elephant tusks. Another antonym is alabaster, which describes a pale white or grayish color similar to marble. Ivory and alabaster are often used to describe lighter colors found in art, furniture, and decor. Ice and snow are also antonyms of ebony, describing an even lighter color often found in winter landscapes. Finally, other antonyms for ebony include ashy, dusty, and pallid, all of which describe a lack of color or dark intensity.

What are the antonyms for Ebony?

Usage examples for Ebony

Of course, it isn't as black as ebony; but then, I can't help that.
"Marjorie Dean High School Freshman"
Pauline Lester
The bergs were of an ugly blue, and the sea ran in gloomy lines of ebony.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
Many islands are at hand to thee for trade; they brought thee for payment horns of ivory and ebony.
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker

Famous quotes with Ebony

  • But our captain counts the image of God—nevertheless his image—cut in ebony as if done in ivory, and in the blackest Moors he sees the representation of the King of Heaven.
    Thomas Fuller
  • This bow I held had killed many men, and it had power, dread power, in its ebony stock.
    David Gemmell

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