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UK
/dˈɑːknəs/
]
[ US /ˈdɑɹknəs/ ]
[ US /ˈdɑɹknəs/ ]
NOUN
-
an unenlightened state
he was in the dark concerning their intentions
his lectures dispelled the darkness - having a dark or somber color
- a swarthy complexion
- absence of light or illumination
-
absence of moral or spiritual values
the powers of darkness -
an unilluminated area
he moved off into the darkness
How To Use darkness In A Sentence
- Under the cover of darkness, exotic sports cars come alive with red-hot glowing brakes, flaming exhausts and sparks from contact as drivers battle both the elements and other drivers.
- With a little coo of happiness he began to toddle forwards into the darkness, still clutching his bottle. MY BABYSITTER BITES BACK
- The ensuing grassroots campaign failed to save "embrangle" (to confuse or entangle) and "caliginosity" (dimness, darkness). Jezebel
- Every jag, every bump on the wall revealed a zone of darkness that was worth to explore, but every time, in the shadows, there was just the sides of the cave, continuing.
- Christ's central idea was that a truly Christly life is a richer and more abundant life than what "those who are in darkness" are experiencing. Rob Asghar: How Gandhi-Hating Kills Christianity
- A split from his long-time girlfriend shortly after only served to drive him further into the darkness. Times, Sunday Times
- I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness because it shows me the stars.
- The camera has a 32mm glass lens, and its automatic shutter allows you to take photos in near-darkness without a flash.
- Something about the gloom and the darkness appealed to me, probably the same reason I loved horror movies.
- They are able to sense very minute vibrations in the ground, and feel their way through total darkness with their paws and whiskers.