Dark — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Dark
Dark (adjective)
- devoid or partially devoid of light, not receiving, reflecting, transmitting, or radiating light
- transmitting only a portion of light
- wholly or partially black
Dark (noun)
- a place or time of little or no light, night, nightfall
- absence of light, darkness
- a color of low or very low lightness, a dark or deep color—usually plural
Dark (verb)
- to grow dark
- to make dark
Dark (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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being without light or without much light
"a dark alley that most people wisely avoided"
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not having a light complexion
"he was tall, dark, and handsome"
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causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer
"her mind was filled with dark thoughts until the results of the medical test came back as negative"
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given to keeping one's activities hidden from public observation or knowledge
"the actor was always quite dark about his life before his arrival in Hollywood"
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having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning
"the superhero was not daunted by the villain's dark threats"
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lacking in education or the knowledge gained from books
"is known as a dark period in European history when people lived in ignorance, fear, and want"
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not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable
"dark deeds that resulted in the Russian czar being known to history as Ivan the Terrible"
Dark (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a time or place of little or no light
"I have a bad habit of running into tables in the dark"
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the time from sunset to sunrise when there is no visible sunlight
"we were going to wait until dark to go trick-or-treating"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Dark
The most common words with a similar meaning to Dark:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Dark
Words with the opposite meaning of Dark:
Near Antonyms of Dark
Word Forms of Dark
Origin & Etymology of Dark
Middle English derk, from Old English deorc; akin to Old High German tarchannen to hide
First known use: before 12th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Dark
- CEFR level: A1 English Vocabulary — Page 4
- Topics: Descriptions / Adjectives
Words & Phrases Containing Dark
Frequently Asked Questions about Dark
What does "Dark" mean?
"Dark" means devoid or partially devoid of light, not receiving, reflecting, transmitting, or radiating light. As an an adjective, a noun and a verb, it is defined as: devoid or partially devoid of light, not receiving, reflecting, transmitting, or radiating light. It has 9 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Dark"?
Other words for "Dark" include black, caliginous, darkened, darkish, darkling, darksome, dim and dimmed. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Dark" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Dark"?
There are 391 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Dark". Common alternatives include black, caliginous, darkened, darkish, darkling, darksome, dim, dimmed, dusk and dusky.
What is the opposite of "Dark"?
Antonyms of "Dark" include bright, brightened, brilliant, illuminated, illumined, light, lit and lightsome. Near antonyms include ablaze, agleam, aglitter and alight.
How do you use "Dark" in a sentence?
Examples of "Dark" in a sentence: "a dark alley that most people wisely avoided"; "he was tall, dark, and handsome"; "her mind was filled with dark thoughts until the results of the medical test came back as negative".
Is "Dark" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Dark" can be used as an adjective, a noun and a verb, depending on the context.
Is "Dark" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As an A1-level word, "Dark" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.
How do you pronounce "Dark"?
"Dark" is pronounced /ˈdärk/.