Pronunciation: /ˈɛbəni/

Definitions of ebony

noun a hard, heavy, blackish or very dark brown wood

Example Sentences

A1 I have a small ebony box on my shelf.

A2 The piano keys were made of ebony wood.

B1 The ebony statue stood proudly in the center of the room.

B2 The ebony jewelry set was a stunning addition to her outfit.

C1 The ebony furniture in the living room added a touch of elegance to the space.

C2 The ebony carvings were intricate and beautifully detailed.

adjective of a very dark black color

Example Sentences

A1 She has an ebony hairbrush.

A2 The ebony piano in the corner of the room is beautiful.

B1 The ebony statue stood proudly in the center of the room.

B2 The ebony jewelry box gleamed in the sunlight.

C1 The ebony furniture set added a touch of sophistication to the room.

C2 The ebony carvings on the walls were intricately detailed.

Examples of ebony in a Sentence

formal The ebony wood used in the furniture is known for its durability and elegance.

informal I love how sleek and shiny ebony countertops look in a kitchen.

slang That ebony dress you wore last night was fire!

figurative Her hair was as dark as ebony, flowing down her back like a waterfall.

Grammatical Forms of ebony

plural

ebonies

comparative

more ebony

superlative

most ebony

present tense

is ebony

future tense

will be ebony

perfect tense

has been ebony

continuous tense

is being ebony

singular

ebony

positive degree

ebony

infinitive

to ebony

gerund

ebonying

participle

ebonied

Origin and Evolution of ebony

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Ancient Egyptian
Story behind the word: The word 'ebony' originated from the Ancient Egyptian word 'hbny' which referred to the hard black wood of the ebony tree.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ebony' has come to be used more broadly to describe anything that is dark black in color, not just the wood of the ebony tree.