1. somewhat black; dark in color but not completely black

Examples

• The sky turned blackish as the storm approached.
• She wore a blackish coat that looked almost navy in certain light.
• The river water appeared blackish after the heavy rain.
• He noticed a blackish stain on the old wooden floor.
• The blackish clouds gathered overhead before the downpour.
• The artist mixed the paints to create a blackish shade of gray.