dark
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adjective \ˈdärk\Definition of DARK
1
a : devoid or partially devoid of light : not receiving, reflecting, transmitting, or radiating light <a dark room> b : transmitting only a portion of light <dark glasses>
2
a : wholly or partially black <dark clothing> b of a color : of low or very low lightness c : being less light in color than other substances of the same kind <dark rum>
3
a : arising from or showing evil traits or desires : evil <the dark powers that lead to war> b : dismal, gloomy <had a dark view of the future> c : lacking knowledge or culture : unenlightened <a dark period in history> d : relating to grim or depressing circumstances <dark humor>
4
a : not clear to the understanding b : not known or explored because of remoteness <the darkest reaches of the continent>
5
: not fair in complexion : swarthy
6
: secret <kept his plans dark>
7
: possessing depth and richness <a dark voice>
8
: closed to the public <the theater is dark in the summer>
— dark·ish \ˈdär-kish\ adjective
— dark·ly adverb
— dark·ness noun
See Examples of DARK
- She sat in the dark room alone.
- Soon it will be dark enough to see the stars.
- It was a dark and stormy night.
- Dark clouds of smoke were coming from the windows.
- She's wearing a dark suit to the interview.
- a man wearing dark clothing
- You've got dark circles under your eyes this morning.
- dark spots on the skin
Origin of DARK
Middle English derk, from Old English deorc; akin to Old High German tarchannen to hide
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to DARK
- Synonyms
- black, caliginous, darkened, darkish, darkling, darksome, dim, dimmed, dusk, dusky, gloomy, lightless, murky, obscure, obscured, pitch-black, pitch-dark, pitchy, rayless, somber (or sombre), stygian, tenebrific, tenebrous, unlit
- Antonyms
- bright, brightened, brilliant, illuminated, illumined, light, lit (or lighted), lightsome, lucent, lucid, luminous
See Synonym Discussion at obscure
2dark
nounDefinition of DARK
2
: a dark or deep color
— in the dark
1
: in secrecy <most of his dealings were done in the dark>
2
: in ignorance <kept the public in the dark about the agreement>
Examples of DARK
- He's 12 years old and still afraid of the dark.
- The burglars hid in the dark between the two buildings.
- He bought the kids special rings that glow in the dark.
- We'd better get home before dark.
- They waited until after dark to begin their escape.
- He uses lots of darks in his decorating.
- Wash the lights and the darks separately.
First Known Use of DARK
13th century
3dark
verbDefinition of DARK
intransitive verb
obsolete : to grow dark
transitive verb
: to make dark
First Known Use of DARK
14th century
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