Lightless — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈlīt-ləs/ light·less

Meaning & Definition of Lightless

Lightless (adjective)

  1. receiving no light, dark
  2. giving no light

Lightless (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being without light or without much light

    "wondered what might be lurking in the lightless corners of the basement"

    similar: black, caliginous, dark, darkened, darkish, darkling, darksome, dim, dimmed, dusk, dusky, gloomy, murky, obscure, obscured, pitch-black, pitch-dark, pitchy, rayless, somber, stygian, tenebrific, tenebrous, unlit
    related: crepuscular, twilit, moonless, starless, sunless, cloudy, dull, dulled, lackluster, shadowlike, shadowy, shady, gray, leaden, pale, beclouded, befogged, clouded, foggy, fuliginous, misty, smoggy, soupy
    opposite: bright, brightened, brilliant, illuminated, illumined, light, lit, lightsome, lucent, lucid, luminous
    near: ablaze, agleam, aglitter, alight, beaming, beamy, effulgent, glaring, glowing, incandescent, lambent, radiant, relucent, resplendent, shining, sparkling, ultrabright, glossy, lustrous, shiny, floodlit, highlighted, spotlighted, moonlit, moony, starlit, sunlit

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Lightless

The most common words with a similar meaning to Lightless:

black, caliginous, dark, darkened, darkish, darkling, darksome, dim, dimmed, dusk, dusky, gloomy, murky, obscure, obscured, pitch-black, pitch-dark, pitchy, rayless, somber, stygian, tenebrific, tenebrous, unlit

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Lightless

Words with the opposite meaning of Lightless:

bright, brightened, brilliant, illuminated, illumined, light, lit, lightsome, lucent, lucid, luminous

Related Words for Lightless

crepuscular, twilit, moonless, starless, sunless, cloudy, dull, dulled, lackluster, shadowlike, shadowy, shady, gray, leaden, pale, beclouded, befogged, clouded, foggy, fuliginous, misty, smoggy, soupy

Near Antonyms of Lightless

ablaze, agleam, aglitter, alight, beaming, beamy, effulgent, glaring, glowing, incandescent, lambent, radiant, relucent, resplendent, shining, sparkling, ultrabright, glossy, lustrous, shiny, floodlit, highlighted, spotlighted, moonlit, moony, starlit, sunlit

Origin & Etymology of Lightless

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Lightless

What does "Lightless" mean?

"Lightless" means receiving no light, dark. As an adjective, it is defined as: receiving no light, dark.

What is another word for "Lightless"?

Other words for "Lightless" include black, caliginous, dark, darkened, darkish, darkling, darksome and dim. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Lightless" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Lightless"?

There are 47 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Lightless". Common alternatives include black, caliginous, dark, darkened, darkish, darkling, darksome, dim, dimmed and dusk.

What is the opposite of "Lightless"?

Antonyms of "Lightless" include bright, brightened, brilliant, illuminated, illumined, light, lit and lightsome. Near antonyms include ablaze, agleam, aglitter and alight.

How do you use "Lightless" in a sentence?

Examples of "Lightless" in a sentence: "wondered what might be lurking in the lightless corners of the basement".

Is "Lightless" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Lightless" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Lightless"?

"Lightless" is pronounced /ˈlīt-ləs/ and divided into syllables as light·less.

What is the origin of the word "Lightless"?

First known use: before 12th century.