noir
/nwɑr/
noun
- A genre of crime fiction or film that is dark, cynical, and often features detectives, femme fatales, and moral ambiguity.
- Many modern video games borrow the moody style of film noir.
- She loves watching classic noir films from the 1940s.
- The novel is a gripping noir set in a rainy city full of secrets.
- A dark, gloomy, or pessimistic atmosphere or style, especially in art or storytelling.
- The movie's noir tone made the audience feel uneasy.
- His paintings often use a noir palette of black, gray, and deep red.
- The photographer's work has a distinct noir feel with deep shadows.
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of the noir genre, especially in being dark, cynical, or suspenseful.
- She wore a noir-inspired outfit with a trench coat and fedora.
- The director is famous for his noir style of storytelling.
- The game's noir setting includes foggy streets and jazz music.