kali

/ˈkɑːli/

Definitions

1. noun

a Hindu goddess often depicted as black and associated with time, change, and destruction

“In Hindu mythology, Kali is often depicted as a fierce warrior.”

2. proper noun

a city in Bangladesh

“Kali is a major city in southwestern Bangladesh.”

3. noun

a black, rough, or uneven surface

“The kali of the rocky beach made it difficult to walk along.”

4. verb

to wear out or become worn

“The shoes had kali from years of use.”

Synonyms

  • black goddess
  • destroyer
  • femme fatale
  • goddess

Antonyms

  • creator
  • preserver
  • protection