Definitions

1. verb

to give a black or dark color, especially by dyeing or staining

“The artist decided to ebonize the wood to give it a mysterious appearance.”

2. verb

to make or become black or dark in color, especially as a result of aging or decay

“The once-white stone was beginning to ebonize from years of exposure to the elements.”

3. verb

to imbue with an aura of mystery, elegance, or refinement

“The old mansion had an air of grandeur that ebonized its faded opulence.”

4. verb

to make or become somber or melancholic in mood or tone

“The poet’s words ebonized the atmosphere with their somber reflection on life.”