Tenebrific
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌtɛn.ɪˈbɹɪf.ɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Tenebrific is an adjective meaning Producing darkness, obscuring; (loosely) gloomy.
Meaning
Producing darkness, obscuring; (loosely) gloomy.
Example Sentences
Tenebrific stars were once thought to be the source of darkness during the night.
It lightens, it brightens, / The tenebrific ſcene, / To meet with, and greet with / My Davie, or my Jean!
Synonyms for tenebrific
Depending on context, synonyms include dark, tenebrous, tenebrious.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tenebrous, tenebrious, dark, tenebricose, tenebrose, tenebristic.
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