Definition

The darkest or most intense shade of black, often used to describe something that is very dark or covered in ink.

Example

The night sky was the inkiest I had ever seen, with no stars visible.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you seen the sky tonight?

Yeah, it's the inkiest black I've ever seen!

It makes all the stars look so bright, doesn't it?

Absolutely! It's like a perfect canvas for the stars.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inkiest → It is formed from "ink" (from Old English "inc", meaning a black liquid used for writing) and "-iest" (a superlative suffix meaning most). The word "inkiest" means the most like ink, typically referring to something that is very dark or black.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'ink' which is a very dark liquid, and remember that 'inkiest' means the most like ink, or the darkest.

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