noir

adjectivenounattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˈnwɑː//
United States//ˈnwɑɹ//

Of or pertaining to film noir, or the atmosphere associated with that genre

adjective

1
Of or pertaining to film noir, or the atmosphere associated with that genre
As a neo-Sherlock Holmes, however, Mulder is also a very noir version of the classic detective (just as Scully is a very noir Watson).

Etymology

Shortened from film noir, and from French noir. Doublet of negro.

noun

1
Film noir.
2
A production in the style of film noir.
Several noirs, including “Raw Deal,” have been set here.

Forms

plural: noirs
comparative: more noir
superlative: most noir

nod · To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.noel · A kind of hymn, or canticle, of mediaeval origin, sung in…Noel · A male given name from French.

noir · Of or pertaining to film noir, or the atmosphere associated with that genre

noise · Various sounds, usually unwanted or unpleasant.noisy · Making a noise, especially a loud unpleasant sound Nolan · A surname from Irish.

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