darkness

The condition of having little or no light.

• I cannot see in the darkness.
• The power cut left us in complete darkness.
• We reached home before darkness fell.

Similar words: dark, gloom

Opposites: light

Common phrases: complete darkness, in darkness, darkness falls, deep darkness

A place or area where there is little or no light.

• He disappeared into the darkness.
• A voice called from the darkness beyond the gate.
• We stared into the darkness of the tunnel.

Similar words: dark, shadows

Common phrases: into the darkness, from the darkness, through the darkness

The quality of a color that is close to black or brown and reflects little light.

• The darkness of this paint surprised me.
• Her pale dress emphasized the darkness of her hair.
• We compared the darkness of two brown fabrics.

How to use it: darkness of something (The darkness of the fabric hides small stains.)

Opposites: lightness

Common phrases: darkness of color, darkness of skin, darkness of hair

A feeling of deep sadness or hopelessness.

• Grief filled her days with darkness.
• His friend's kindness lifted some of the darkness.
• She found hope after years of emotional darkness.

Similar words: gloom, despair

Opposites: joy

Common phrases: emotional darkness, darkness of grief, inner darkness