darkness

noun
UK: /ˈdɑːknəs/
US: /ˈdɑːrknəs/

  1. The state of being dark; absence of light.

    1. The darkness made it hard to see the path. [ ] [ ]
    2. She felt safe within the darkness, hidden from judging eyes and scorn. [ ] [ ]

  2. A dark or partially dark place or area.

    1. I could not see anything in the deep darkness. [ ] [ ]
    2. The creatures lurked in the darkness beneath the forest floor, waiting for prey. [ ] [ ]

  3. Evil or wickedness.

    1. The darkness in his heart was growing stronger. [ ] [ ]
    2. She fought against the darkness threatening to consume her, choosing light. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

shadow gloom blackness night evil wickedness
darkness transitive-verb

  1. To make something dark or darker.

    1. The clouds darkness the sky before the storm. [ ] [ ]
    2. His grim mood seemed to darkness the whole room, making everyone feel down. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "darkness" in English means: The state of being dark; absence of light., A dark or partially dark place or area., Evil or wickedness..

The phonetic transcription of "darkness" is /ˈdɑːknəs/ in British English and /ˈdɑːrknəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "darkness": shadow, gloom, blackness, night, evil, wickedness.

Example usage of "darkness": "The darkness made it hard to see the path.". More examples on the page.