 darkness |
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| 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 |
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