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Noire

Noun (1):

1. A type of atmospheric crime fiction that originated in the 1940s and 1950s, characterized by its dark and pessimistic tone, often set in urban environments. Noire novels typically feature morally ambiguous and gritty protagonists.

Sample Sentence: She couldn't get enough of reading noire, always intrigued by the complex characters and intricate plots.

Noun (2):

2. A dark, strong, and bitter variety of coffee, typically made from roasted coffee beans that have been ground finely.

Sample Sentence: He ordered a cup of noire after dinner to cap off his meal with its intense flavor.

Noun (3):

3. A black color or pigment.

Sample Sentence: The artist used a stroke of noire to define the shadows in the painting.

Adjective (1):

1. Referring to something that is dark, gloomy, or sinister in nature.

Sample Sentence: The noire ambiance of the old mansion gave her an eerie feeling as she entered.

Adjective (2):

2. Describing a film, literature, or artistic work that incorporates elements of noire genre.

Sample Sentence: The director skillfully created a noire atmosphere in the movie by using shadows and dim lighting.