dark

A1
Pronunciation
/dɑːk/
/dɑɹk/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

A complete or (more often) partial absence of light.

Example Sentences
  • Dark surrounds us completely.
2 Definition

Ignorance.

Example Sentences
  • The lawyer was left in the dark as to why the jury was dismissed.
3 Definition

Nightfall.

Example Sentences
  • It was after dark before we got to playing baseball.
4 Definition

A dark shade or dark passage in a painting, engraving, etc.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To grow or become dark, darken.

2 Definition

To remain in the dark, lurk, lie hidden or concealed.

3 Definition

To make dark, darken; to obscure.

Adjective
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

Having an absolute or (more often) relative lack of light.

Example Sentences
  • The room was too dark for reading.
2 Definition

(of colour) Dull or deeper in hue; not bright or light.

Example Sentences
  • my sister's hair is darker than mine;  her skin grew dark with a suntan
3 Definition

Hidden, secret, obscure.

4 Definition

Without moral or spiritual light; sinister, malign.

Example Sentences
  • a dark villain;  a dark deed
5 Definition

Conducive to hopelessness; depressing or bleak.

Example Sentences
  • the Great Depression was a dark time;  the film was a dark psychological thriller
6 Definition

Lacking progress in science or the arts; said of a time period.

7 Definition

With emphasis placed on the unpleasant aspects of life; said of a work of fiction, a work of nonfiction presented in narrative form or a portion of either.

Example Sentences
  • The ending of this book is rather dark.