black as ink
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Completely black; pitch-black.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He opened a second bag and, shaking out the contents, displayed another little heap by the side of the first. "Gathered four days ago," he explained.
"Why, they are as black as ink," commented Loudham. "And the, phew! aroma!"
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “black as ink” mean?
Completely black; pitch-black.
Is “black as ink” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.