CEFR B1

coal-black

adjective

Meaning

A very dark black color, similar to that of coal. This term is often used to describe something that is extremely dark or has a deep, rich black color.

Examples

Her coal-black hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall.
The coal-black eyes of the cat seemed to gleam in the dark.

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coal-black (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /koʊlˈblæk/

Definition

A very dark black color, similar to that of coal. This term is often used to describe something that is extremely dark or has a deep, rich black color.

Examples

Her coal-black hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall.
The coal-black eyes of the cat seemed to gleam in the dark.

How to Use coal-black

coal-black hair (collocation): very dark black hair — "She had coal-black hair that cascaded down her back."
coal-black eyes (collocation): very dark black eyes — "The cat had coal-black eyes that seemed to gleam in the dark."

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