Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tenebrific

Adjective
/ˌtɛn əˈbrɪf ɪk/
Definition
Causing darkness; darkening or shadowy.
Examples
  • The tenebrific landscape was shrouded in dense fog.
  • His tenebrific style of painting evokes deep emotions.
  • The novel’s tenebrific themes explore the depths of despair.
Meaning
Tenebrific describes something that induces a sense of darkness or obscurity, often used in literature or art to convey a gloomy atmosphere.
Synonyms
  • Darkening
  • Gloomy
  • Shadowy
  • Obscure
  • Dim