darkness

oscurità, buio

Condizione in cui c’è poca luce o non ce n’è affatto.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: dark, gloom

Contrari: light

Espressioni comuni: complete darkness, in darkness, darkness falls, deep darkness

buio, oscurità

Luogo o zona dove c’è poca luce o non ce n’è affatto.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: dark, shadows

Espressioni comuni: into the darkness, from the darkness, through the darkness

scurezza

Caratteristica di un colore vicino al nero o al marrone, che riflette poca luce.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: darkness of something (The darkness of the fabric hides small stains.)

Contrari: lightness

Espressioni comuni: darkness of color, darkness of skin, darkness of hair

tristezza, cupo sconforto

Sensazione di grande tristezza o mancanza di speranza.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: gloom, despair

Contrari: joy

Espressioni comuni: emotional darkness, darkness of grief, inner darkness