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DARK

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 18 meanings of the word Dark.

How to pronounce dark:

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Dark - as an adjective

Devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

Example: "Sitting in a dark corner"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
light9

(used of color) having a dark hue

Example: "Dark green"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
light9

Dark - as a noun

Absence of light or illumination

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
darkness13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
illumination14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
light9

Absence of moral or spiritual values

Example: "The powers of darkness"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
darkness13wickedness20
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
condition12status6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An unilluminated area

Example: "He moved off into the darkness"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
darkness13shadow13

The time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
night9nighttime15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
period9period of timetime period
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An unenlightened state

Example: "He was in the dark concerning their intentions"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
darkness13

Dark - as an adjective satellite

Brunet (used of hair or skin or eyes)

Example: "Dark eyes"

Stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable

Example: "Black deeds"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
black13sinister8

Secret

Example: "Keep it dark"

Showing a brooding ill humor

Example: "A dark scowl"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dour5glowering14glum7moody11morose8saturnine9sour4sullen6

Lacking enlightenment or knowledge or culture

Example: "This benighted country"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
benighted16

Marked by difficulty of style or expression

Example: "Much that was dark is now quite clear to me"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
obscure11

Causing dejection

Example: "A blue day"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blue6dingy10disconsolate15dismal9drab7drear6dreary10gloomy12grim7sorry8

Not giving performances; closed

Example: "The theater is dark on mondays"

Dark - as a verb

To grow or become dark, darken.

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

To make dark, darken; to obscure.

Example Sentences

"The room was dark and gloomy."
"He has dark hair and blue eyes."
"She was wearing a dark dress to the party."
"The forest becomes dark and eerie at night."
"The moon was hidden behind dark clouds."
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Word Game Points

Is DARK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dark is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DARK has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is DARK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dark is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DARK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is DARK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dark is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DARK has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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