Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
darkness
Noun
/ˈdɑːrk.nəs/
Definition
The state or quality of having little or no light.
Examples
- The darkness of the night made it hard to navigate.
- He felt a sense of darkness surrounding him as he contemplated his future.
- The basement was filled with an eerie darkness that sent chills down her spine.
Meaning
Darkness is often used to describe the absence of light, making it difficult to see or perceive objects and surroundings. It can also refer to a metaphorical absence of understanding, hope, or positivity.
Synonyms
- obscurity
- gloom
- shade
- night
- blackness
