What does such aĬomparison even mean in regards to moonlight or starlight? Not only is it a cliché to describe eyes as "nightīlack" or "midnight black", it is inadequate. Jet eyes are a luxurious, bold, shiny black.īlack (cliché). Jet is a hard mineral that shines and is carved into jewelry. A dense black coal that takes a high polish and is used for jewelry. Ebony eyes look soft and subdued (not hard and shiny), beautiful, and black. The wood of the ebony used in cabinetworkĪnd for piano keys. Always add the basic color "black" to make itsĪdjective status clear: "His eyes were coal black" or "coal blackĮyes" or "black as coal." Coal black eyes look soft and muted (not hardĭefinition: 1. This word will sound too literal if you write "His eyes wereĬoal", or "coal eyes". Amber or Golden eyes – see Brown - amber.Then I add whatever additional connotations occur to me Where needed for clarification, I've given theĭictionary definition in italics from The American Heritage Dictionary, Irrational but exist, and you won't find these connotations listed in Sometimes words pick up additional shades of meaning over time that are Thumb: if the food has sexy or sophisticated connotations (chocolate,Ĭhampagne, cognac, whiskey), it would probably work fine to describe But the color of beer has a trashy connotation. You definitelyĭon't want to describe your hero's eyes as broccoli-, celery-, orĪn appealing description of brown eyes could be the amber hue of fineĬognac. Of food, and that can lead to inadvertent silliness. All this is just my opinion: youĪre the final judge of what you want to do.īlack eyes, brown eyes, and green eyes sometimes get described in terms Used so often that they've become worn out).Īlso tell you about word usage: some terms can sound too literal, some Just so you know, I've identified the clichés (those terms Term I've listed alphabetical words for that color: Black –Īnthracite.
The color terms alphabetically within the main categories of Black,īlue, Brown, Gray, Green, Hazel, and Violet. If you've ever wondered whatīedroom eyes are, you need to check that article. To improve upon them, describe the appearance of eyes, and explain some Where I show photos of different colored eyes, discuss clichés and how Click for more information.] Don't miss the companion article How to Describe Eyes with appropriate and specific direction to the
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