noir-associated
|noir-as-so-ci-at-ed|
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/nwɑr əˈsoʊ.si.eɪ.tɪd/
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/nwɑːr əˈsəʊ.si.eɪ.tɪd/
dark-themed
Etymology
'noir' originates from French, specifically the word 'noir,' meaning 'black' or 'dark.'
'noir' was adopted into English to describe a genre of film characterized by its dark themes and visual style.
Initially, 'noir' referred to the color black, but over time it evolved to describe a genre of film and literature characterized by its dark and cynical themes.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
related to or characteristic of the film noir genre, which is marked by a cynical attitude, moral ambiguity, and a focus on crime and corruption.
The movie had a noir-associated atmosphere, with its dark alleys and morally ambiguous characters.
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Last updated: 2025/02/26 21:21