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Definition of dark - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
lack of lighthaving little or no light
- The room was dark and quiet.
2.
colordull or deeper in hue; not bright
- She wore a dark blue dress.
3.
moodgloomy or dismal in mood
- The movie had a dark ending.
4.
emotionsinister or evil in nature
- The villain had a dark plan.
5.
mysteryRare secretive or mysteriousRare
- There was a dark secret in the family.
Noun
1.
lightcomplete or partial absence of light
- The room was filled with dark.
2.
nightfallthe time after sunset and before sunrise
- We went for a walk in the dark.
3.
learningstate of ignorance
- She was kept in the dark about the plans.
4.
ethicsabsence of moral or spiritual values
- The story explored the dark within humanity.
Expressions with dark
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candidate nominated unexpectedly in politics
He was a dark horse in the presidential race.
very early or late time when it's dark
We woke up at dark thirty to start our journey.
historical era lacking knowledge and progress
The society entered a dark age after the war.
stop communicating or providing information
After the scandal, the company went dark on social media..
without any light present
She stumbled in the dark trying to find the switch.
describing weather with dark clouds and strong winds
The night was dark and stormy, perfect for a mystery.
unexpected competitor who performs well
The tournament dark horse surprised everyone by reaching the finals.
extremely dark, like pitch
The room was dark as pitch at night.
unexpected competitor who performs well
The dark horse contender surprised everyone by winning the race.
hidden negative aspects of something or someone
Everyone has a dark side they don't show.
negative aspect of a situation or entity
The dark side of the force in politics is corruption.
unknown or hidden aspects of something
He explored the dark side of the moon of his personality.
someone with hidden talents or abilities
No one expected him to win, he's a dark horse.
maintain secrecy about something important
They decided to keep it dark until the announcement.
describe a situation in a negative way
The report paints a dark picture of the company's future.
physically attractive with tall height and dark hair or features
She described her date as tall, dark, and handsome.
unexpected candidate who gains attention
The dark horse candidate surprised everyone by winning the election.
unexpected candidate who wins or succeeds
The dark horse nominee surprised everyone by winning the election.
times of deep sadness or personal struggle
He went through dark nights of the soul after losing his job.
nomination of a little-known candidate
The dark horse nomination took the political analysts by surprise.
time of deep personal crisis or emotional despair
After losing his job, he went through a dark night of the soul.
having a dark shade of grey color
The sky turned dark-grey before the storm.
having a deep blue color
The dark-blue sky was clear and beautiful.
having a color that is a deep, rich brown
The dark-brown leather sofa looked elegant and cozy..
Origin of dark
Old English, deorc (dark) + -ian (to become)
Terms with dark included in their meaning
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color
having the color of dark wood or rich soil
light
dark shape on a surface blocking light
education tool
dark surface used for writing with chalk
color
dark shade between red and yellow
evening
dark sky seen after sunset
eye protection
dark glasses worn to protect eyes from the sun
colors
having a dark reddish-brown color
light
bright and not dark or obscured
color
pale in color; not dark
after dark
events or activities happening during nighttime
drink
wine made from dark grapes not white or rosé
shade
deep dark brown color often used in design
ethnicity
belonging to a racial group with dark skin
ethnic group
member of ethnic groups with dark skin
energy
black or dark brown rock used as fuel
colors
very dark blue in color
color
very dark or black in color
mark on skin
small dark mark on the skin, often considered attractive
insect
dark-colored beetle often found in homes
fruit
sweet dark fruit from cultivated cherry trees
general term
any of various dark-colored flies found worldwide
plant
dark-colored moss growing in damp or shaded areas
nature
dark mud found in natural settings
fruit
dark purple, nearly black fruit of a raspberry plant
Examples of dark in a sentence
He stumbled through the dark forest. The room was painted in dark shades. He prefers dark colors for his artwork. The novel's dark themes left readers unsettled. His dark humor was not appreciated by everyone. His dark humor made everyone uncomfortable.
The novel explores the dark side of human nature. The novel had a dark plot that intrigued readers. His dark past was slowly revealed throughout the series. He was afraid of the dark. Dark enveloped the entire cave. The dark enveloped the city as night fell. Children are often afraid of the dark. Keep the staff in the dark until the announcement. I was in the dark about the schedule change. The novel delves into the dark of human nature. He feared the dark that lurked in his soul.
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- French:sombre, obscurité, ...
- German:dunkel, Dunkelheit, ...
- Italian:buio, oscurità, ...
- Spanish:oscuro, oscuridad, ...
- Portuguese:escuro, escuridão, ...
- Chinese:黑暗的, 黑暗, ...
- Japanese:暗い, 暗闇, ...
- Arabic:مُظْلِم, ظَلام, ...
- Hebrew:חָשׁוּךְ, חֹשֶׁךְ, ...
- Russian:тёмный, тьма, ...
- Ukrainian:темний, темрява, ...
- Hindi:अँधेरा, अंधकार, ...
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