darkness

/dˈɑɹknəs/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. absence of light or illumination
2. an unilluminated area
   “he moved off into the darkness”
3. absence of moral or spiritual values
   “the powers of darkness”
4. an unenlightened state
   “he was in the dark concerning their intentions”
5. having a dark or somber color
6. a swarthy complexion

Synonyms for darkness

• dark
• shadow
• wickedness
• duskiness
• swarthiness

Antonyms of darkness

• lightness

Words that rhyme with darkness

• harkness