Dark

Quick meaning: Dark is an adjective meaning Having an absolute or (more often) relative lack of light.

Meaning

Having an absolute or (more often) relative lack of light.

More Meanings

1. Transmitting, reflecting, or receiving inadequate light to render timely discernment or comprehension
2. (of colour) Dull or deeper in hue; not bright or light.
3. Ambiguously or unclearly expressed.
4. Marked by or conducted with secrecy.
5. Without moral or spiritual light; sinister, malevolent, malign.
6. Conducive to hopelessness; depressing or bleak.
7. (of a time period) Lacking progress in science or the arts.

Example Sentences

Her skin grew dark with a suntan.

The room was too dark for reading.

My sister’s hair is darker than mine.

If I close my eyes I can see Marie today as I saw her then. Round, rosy face, snub nose, dark hair piled up in a chignon.

Word Forms

• darker
• darkest
• darks
• darking
• darked

Synonyms for dark

Depending on context, synonyms include blear, caliginous, cimmerian, crepuscular, darksome, darkling.

Antonyms for dark

Common opposites include bright, glowing, light, lit, luminous, luminiferous.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include subdued, darkened, darkening, pitch-dark, pitch-black, black.

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