darkness (n.)

  1. absence of light or illumination

    [ Syn: dark ]

  2. an unilluminated area; he moved off into the darkness

    [ Syn: dark , shadow ]

  3. absence of moral or spiritual values; the powers of darkness

    [ Syn: iniquity , wickedness , dark ]

  4. an unenlightened state; he was in the dark concerning their intentions; his lectures dispelled the darkness

    [ Syn: dark ]

  5. having a dark or somber color

  6. a swarthy complexion

    [ Syn: duskiness , swarthiness ]

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