
Pitch-black
Visibility Nil
Used to describe an environment where no light is present, making sight impossible.
When the power went out, the basement was pitch-black.
Intensity Extreme
Emphasizes the intense darkness, stronger than 'very dark'.
She feared driving at night due to the pitch-black country roads.
Emotional Effect
Can convey a sense of fear or the unknown, often used in horror or suspense.
He hesitated before entering the pitch-black forest.
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