Blacker
/ˈblæk.ər/noun
A comparative form of the adjective black, meaning more black in color or quality.
Did you know?In ancient times, black was often associated with the unknown and the supernatural, linking it to the realms of magic and the afterlife.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*mel-
“to be dark or black”
Old English
Old English
blæc
“dark, black; used to describe both color and sinfulness”
Middle English
Middle English
blak
“black, dark; often associated with evil or wickedness”
14th Century
Middle English
blakere
“a term for something darker or more intense in color”
Modern English
English
blacker
“more black, commonly used to emphasize darkness or evil qualities”