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Synonyms for Dark

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Top synonyms for “dark”: benighted, black, blue, darkness, dingy, disconsolate, dismal, dour, and 65 more below.

Definitions

  1. (noun)an unenlightened state
    he was in the dark concerning their intentions
  2. (noun)an unilluminated area
    he moved off into the darkness
  3. (noun)absence of light or illumination
  4. (noun)absence of moral or spiritual values
    the powers of darkness
  5. (noun)the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
  6. (adjective)not giving performances; closed
    the theater is dark on Mondays
  7. (adjective)brunet (used of hair or skin or eyes)
    dark eyes
  8. (adjective)devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
    sitting in a dark corner
  9. (adjective)causing dejection
    a blue day
  10. (adjective)(used of color) having a dark hue
    dark green
  11. (adjective)marked by difficulty of style or expression
    much that was dark is now quite clear to me
  12. (adjective)lacking enlightenment or knowledge or culture
    this benighted country

Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is another word for "dark"?

Common synonyms for "dark" include benighted, black, blue, darkness, dingy, disconsolate. Our thesaurus lists 73 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.

What is the opposite of "dark"?

Antonyms for "dark" include light, light. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.

What does "dark" mean?

an unenlightened state Example: "he was in the dark concerning their intentions"

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