Darkness

noun

/ˈdɑːknəs/

Word Frequency: 21.7

Definitions

1.nounThe state of being dark; lack of light.

"The darkness of the room made it difficult to see."

2.nounGloom.

3.nounThe product of being dark.

4.nounThe state or quality of reflecting little light, of tending to a blackish or brownish color.

"The darkness of her skin betrayed her Mediterranean heritage."

5.nounEvilness, lack of understanding or compassion, reference to death or suffering.

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