darkness | ||
1. | [ noun ] absence of light or illumination | |
Synonyms: | dark | |
Related terms: | light illumination total_darkness blackout night semidarkness | |
2. | [ noun ] an unilluminated area | |
Synonyms: | shadow dark | |
Examples: | "he moved off into the darkness" |
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Related terms: | scene shadow | |
3. | [ noun ] absence of moral or spiritual values | |
Synonyms: | dark wickedness iniquity | |
Examples: | "the powers of darkness" |
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Related terms: | condition condition | |
4. | [ noun ] an unenlightened state | |
Synonyms: | dark | |
Examples: | "he was in the dark concerning their intentions" "his lectures dispelled the darkness" |
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Related terms: | unenlightenment | |
5. | [ noun ] (color) having a dark or somber color | |
Related terms: | lightness value | |
6. | [ noun ] (color) a swarthy complexion | |
Synonyms: | swarthiness duskiness | |
Related terms: | complexion | |
Similar spelling: |
darken darkened |