Black as night Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɫæk/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈnaɪt
BLAAK az NYTE
blˈæk/ /ˈæs/ /nˈaɪt
bl-AAK as NYTE
Definition
Used to describe something that is extremely dark in color, just like the night sky. Often expresses intensity or total darkness.
Usage & Nuances
This simile is informal and descriptive, usually for color, objects, or darkness. Common in storytelling. Can be positive (luxury, style) or negative (danger, uncertainty). Not literal—don't use for skin/hair unless talking about color.
Spanish: negro como la nochePortuguese (BR): preto como a noitePortuguese (PT): preto como a noiteChinese (Simplified): 黑得像夜晚Chinese (Traditional): 黑得像夜晚Hindi: रात जितना कालाArabic: أسود كالليلBengali: রাতের মতো কালো - অন্ধকারের মতো কালোRussian: чёрный как ночьJapanese: 夜のように黒いVietnamese: đen như đêmKorean: 밤처럼 검은Turkish: gece kadar siyah - gece gibi karaUrdu: رات کی طرح سیاہIndonesian: hitam seperti malam
Example Sentences
The room was black as night without any lights on.
basic
Her hair is black as night.
basic
The cat hiding in the shadows was black as night.
basic
It was so cloudy, the sky looked black as night even at noon.
natural
His coat was black as night, making it hard to spot him in the dark.
natural
The coffee was so strong, it looked black as night in my cup.
natural