pitch-black

American  

[pich-blak] / ˈpɪtʃˈblæk /

adjective

1. extremely black or dark as pitch.

   a pitch-black night.

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pitch-black British  

adjective

1. extremely dark; unlit

   the room was pitch-black

2. of a deep black colour

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Etymology

Origin of pitch-black

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

But while Space Mountain tops off at about 32 mph, it likely still has Galacticoaster beat in the intensity factor due to its lift hill, sudden dips, jolting turns and near pitch-black darkness.

From Los Angeles Times

The dorm was pitch-black except for a red flashing light in the corner of the ceiling that I’d never seen before.

From Literature

In the pitch-black room, Leah’s hands now blazed with yellow spirit lights.

From Literature

All he could see was pitch-black through sheets of rain, no car lights, no streetlights, no house lights.

From Literature

The upper corridor of the Mutton is pitch-black, silent.

From Literature