Meaning & Definition of Darkness in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: The state or quality of being dark; the absence of light.

  Example Sentence: The darkness of the night made it difficult to see.

• Definition: A condition of being uninformed or unaware; ignorance.

  Example Sentence: He remained in darkness about her true feelings.

• Definition: Evil or malevolent forces; wickedness.

  Example Sentence: They fought against the darkness that threatened their land.

• Definition: The time between sunset and sunrise when there is little or no light.

  Example Sentence: We set out to explore the village in the darkness.

• Definition: A lack of hope or optimism.

  Example Sentence: She felt a sense of darkness enveloping her after the news.

Etymology

Origin: Old English 'deorc' meaning dark, with 'ness' denoting a state or condition.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• into the darkness: Engaging in an uncertain situation.
• the dark side: The less desirable or morally questionable aspect of something.
• darkness before dawn: A difficult or troublesome time prior to a positive change.

Translations

• Spanish: oscuridad

• French: obscurité

• German: Dunkelheit

• Russian: темнота

Related Words

• dark: Having little or no light.

• shadow: A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

• gloom: Partial or total darkness; a state of melancholy or despondency.

Slang Meanings of darkness

• Meaning: The unknown or uncertain situations in life.

  Example Sentence: I'm stepping into the darkness here with this decision.

• Meaning: Feeling down or depressed.

  Example Sentence: He’s been in a darkness lately, not talking to anyone.