Noir
Definition
(noun) A genre with dark, moody themes
Examples
“His life played out like a noir film—gritty, tragic, and drenched in shadow.”
“That bookstore only stocks noir.”
“We spent Saturday at a tiny cinema in Lyon, watching old noir movies with the lights down low.”
“Her first novel borrows from noir, but it still feels like her own story.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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