dark

1 of 3

adjective

ˈdärk

darker; darkest

: devoid or partially devoid of light : not receiving, reflecting, transmitting, or radiating light

a dark room

: transmitting only a portion of light

dark glasses

: wholly or partially black

dark clothing

of a color : of low or very low lightness

dark blue

: being less light in color than other substances of the same kind

dark rum

: arising from or showing evil traits or desires : evil

the dark powers that lead to war

: dismal, gloomy

had a dark view of the future

: lacking knowledge or culture : unenlightened

a dark period in history

: relating to grim or depressing circumstances

dark humor

: not clear to the understanding

: not known or explored because of remoteness

the darkest reaches of the continent

: intense in color, coloring, or pigmentation : not light or fair

dark hair

a dark complexion

: secret

kept his plans dark

: possessing depth and richness

a dark voice

: closed to the public

the theater is dark in the summer

darkish

ˈdär-kish

adjective

darkly adverb

dark

2 of 3

noun

: a place or time of little or no light : night, nightfall

get home before dark

: absence of light : darkness

afraid of the dark

: a color of low or very low lightness : a dark or deep color

—usually plural

a painter who uses a lot of darks

darks plural : clothing that is dark in color

separated the darks and the lights before starting the laundry

dark

3 of 3

verb

darked; darking; darks

intransitive verb

obsolete : to grow dark (see dark entry 1)

transitive verb

: to make dark

Phrases

in the dark

: in secrecy

most of his dealings were done in the dark

: in ignorance

kept the public in the dark about the agreement

go dark

: to become dark

The room suddenly went dark.

: to stop operating or functioning : to shut down

Most Salt Lake City restaurants go dark on Sundays …

Kurt Repanshek

Andy Beal was one of 220 million subscribers to Skype … who saw the service go dark on Aug. 16.

Stephen Baker

In the end, the heart stops, the cells die, the neurons go dark …

Joshua Ferris

communications : to stop broadcasting or transmitting : to go offline

The roosters were just beginning to crow in that lost hour before dawn when Lt. Col. Steve Russell of the Army's 4th Infantry Division ordered his men to "go dark" and roll their Humvees up to the edge of a lone farmhouse here.

William Booth

Example Sentences

Adjective She sat in the dark room alone. Soon it will be dark enough to see the stars. It was a dark and stormy night. Dark clouds of smoke were coming from the windows. She's wearing a dark suit to the interview. a man wearing dark clothing You've got dark circles under your eyes this morning. dark spots on the skin Noun He's 12 years old and still afraid of the dark. The burglars hid in the dark between the two buildings. He bought the kids special rings that glow in the dark. We'd better get home before dark. They waited until after dark to begin their escape. He uses lots of darks in his decorating. Wash the lights and the darks separately. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Focusing on the eyes and lips, this kit comes with the Just a Sec eye tint in golden peach, the Best Eyeshadow in dark brown, the Best Pencil in black, and the Cool Gloss in the original clear shade.

Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 The Russians’ biggest rule for residents was to get inside by 6 p.m. and stay there, quiet and in the dark, several said.

Steve Hendrix, Serhii Korolchuk And Robyn Dixon, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Sep. 2022 The opaque process left nonprofits and community groups in the dark and enabled councilmembers to control who received applications for the millions in federal funding, split evenly among the county’s 11 districts.

Lucas Daprile, cleveland, 11 Sep. 2022 The Russians’ biggest rule for residents was to get inside by 6 p.m. and stay there, quiet and in the dark, several said.

Robyn Dixon, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2022 Marco Momich, 31, of Milwaukee was tossing a glow-in-the-dark lure into the calm lake Wednesday evening.

Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2022 So if your eyes have adjusted to the dark, looking at a red light is fine.

WIRED, 10 Sep. 2022 But some residents were still in the dark yesterday and Wednesday, according to Pacific Gas and Electric.

Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 Graham delivered a stunning state-of-the-art package, with its 300-foot stage, striking live video projections of the after-dark headliners, and a 300,000watt sound system that amplified the music with crystalline presence.

Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022

Noun

As the event wound down Thursday, Ayapan and her husband prepared to return to their village before dark.

Iris Samuels, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Sep. 2022 Although known for his work in comedy, Cregger is a voracious student of horror movies and had always gravitated toward the dark.

Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is without power this morning as travelers out of Austin scrambled in the dark at the Barbara Jordan Terminal.

Chris O'connell, Chron, 7 Sep. 2022 An eerie dark-comic premise: Ralph Fiennes portrays the world-class-est of world-class chefs, inviting a select handful of foodies to his remote island resort for the meal of a lifetime.

Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 At the time, only luxury and five star resorts were ranking on top of Google for these exciting destinations leaving millions of travelers stranded, sort of out in the Internet dark.

Jon Younger, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 There’s a laundry room and a sunroom, although Mr. Steinman preferred the dark.

New York Times, 5 Aug. 2022 The volunteer passengers who participated in simulated evacuations had varying seat sizes but during the study did not have to deal with real-life obstacles like bags, smoke, comfort animals or the dark.

CBS News, 4 Aug. 2022 From subjects like thigh chafing to questions about why one armpit smells more than the other, Futher—with her signature dark tousled pixie, black-rim circle frames, and deep fuchsia lip—leaves no stone unturned in addressing all things sweat.

Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2022

Verb

Chard: Chard can be light to dark green, with stems in colors from white to pink to orange to red.

Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2022 Imagine the room at noon, with maximum sunlight pouring in—where does the light fall and where would dark furniture or fixtures be most visible?

Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2022 The power of light turning to dark and then light again.

Terry Pluto, cleveland, 23 July 2022 From strawberry blonde and pastels to dark sultry red, there's no shortage of options.

Allure, 20 Apr. 2022 From dinnertime to dark every Wednesday in Livonia, enjoy a car show with food and music.

Layla Mcmurtrie, Detroit Free Press, 6 June 2022 As the distorted guitar sets in, the room switches to dark with glowing lights illuminating the performance.

Izzy Colón, SPIN, 23 Mar. 2022 Say goodbye to dark under-eye circles with this YSL option.

Rachel Dube, SELF, 7 Apr. 2022 This means better contrast and less bleed from light to dark.

Parker Hall, Wired, 30 Mar. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

dark 1 of 2

adjective

ˈdärk

darker; darkest

: without light or without much light

a dark closet

: not light in color

My dog has a dark coat.

: not bright and cheerful : gloomy

Don't look on the dark side of things.

: arising from or characterized by evil

The villain revealed his dark side.

dark

2 of 2

noun

: absence of light : darkness

I'm not afraid of the dark.

: a place or time of little or no light

We got home before dark.

单词	darkens
释义	dark 1 of 3 adjective ˈdärk darker; darkest 1 a : devoid or partially devoid of light : not receiving, reflecting, transmitting, or radiating light a dark room b : transmitting only a portion of light dark glasses 2 a : wholly or partially black dark clothing b of a color : of low or very low lightness dark blue c : being less light in color than other substances of the same kind dark rum 3 a : arising from or showing evil traits or desires : evil the dark powers that lead to war b : dismal, gloomy had a dark view of the future c : lacking knowledge or culture : unenlightened a dark period in history d : relating to grim or depressing circumstances dark humor 4 a : not clear to the understanding b : not known or explored because of remoteness the darkest reaches of the continent 5 : intense in color, coloring, or pigmentation : not light or fair dark hair a dark complexion 6 : secret kept his plans dark 7 : possessing depth and richness a dark voice 8 : closed to the public the theater is dark in the summer darkish ˈdär-kish adjective darkly adverb dark 2 of 3 noun 1 a : a place or time of little or no light : night, nightfall get home before dark b : absence of light : darkness afraid of the dark 2 a : a color of low or very low lightness : a dark or deep color —usually plural a painter who uses a lot of darks b darks plural : clothing that is dark in color separated the darks and the lights before starting the laundry dark 3 of 3 verb darked; darking; darks intransitive verb obsolete : to grow dark (see dark entry 1) transitive verb : to make dark Phrases in the dark 1 : in secrecy most of his dealings were done in the dark 2 : in ignorance kept the public in the dark about the agreement go dark 1 : to become dark The room suddenly went dark. 2 a : to stop operating or functioning : to shut down Most Salt Lake City restaurants go dark on Sundays … Kurt Repanshek Andy Beal was one of 220 million subscribers to Skype … who saw the service go dark on Aug. 16. Stephen Baker In the end, the heart stops, the cells die, the neurons go dark … Joshua Ferris b communications : to stop broadcasting or transmitting : to go offline The roosters were just beginning to crow in that lost hour before dawn when Lt. Col. Steve Russell of the Army's 4th Infantry Division ordered his men to "go dark" and roll their Humvees up to the edge of a lone farmhouse here. William Booth Synonyms Adjective black caliginous darkened darkish darkling darksome dim dimmed dusk dusky gloomy lightless murky obscure obscured pitch-black pitch-dark pitchy rayless somber sombre stygian tenebrific tenebrous unlit Noun black blackness candlelight darkness dusk gloaming gloom murk night semidarkness shade shadows twilight umbra See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective She sat in the dark room alone. Soon it will be dark enough to see the stars. It was a dark and stormy night. Dark clouds of smoke were coming from the windows. She's wearing a dark suit to the interview. a man wearing dark clothing You've got dark circles under your eyes this morning. dark spots on the skin Noun He's 12 years old and still afraid of the dark. The burglars hid in the dark between the two buildings. He bought the kids special rings that glow in the dark. We'd better get home before dark. They waited until after dark to begin their escape. He uses lots of darks in his decorating. Wash the lights and the darks separately. See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Focusing on the eyes and lips, this kit comes with the Just a Sec eye tint in golden peach, the Best Eyeshadow in dark brown, the Best Pencil in black, and the Cool Gloss in the original clear shade. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 The Russians’ biggest rule for residents was to get inside by 6 p.m. and stay there, quiet and in the dark, several said. Steve Hendrix, Serhii Korolchuk And Robyn Dixon, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Sep. 2022 The opaque process left nonprofits and community groups in the dark and enabled councilmembers to control who received applications for the millions in federal funding, split evenly among the county’s 11 districts. Lucas Daprile, cleveland, 11 Sep. 2022 The Russians’ biggest rule for residents was to get inside by 6 p.m. and stay there, quiet and in the dark, several said. Robyn Dixon, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2022 Marco Momich, 31, of Milwaukee was tossing a glow-in-the-dark lure into the calm lake Wednesday evening. Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2022 So if your eyes have adjusted to the dark, looking at a red light is fine. WIRED, 10 Sep. 2022 But some residents were still in the dark yesterday and Wednesday, according to Pacific Gas and Electric. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 Graham delivered a stunning state-of-the-art package, with its 300-foot stage, striking live video projections of the after-dark headliners, and a 300,000watt sound system that amplified the music with crystalline presence. Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 Noun As the event wound down Thursday, Ayapan and her husband prepared to return to their village before dark. Iris Samuels, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Sep. 2022 Although known for his work in comedy, Cregger is a voracious student of horror movies and had always gravitated toward the dark. Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is without power this morning as travelers out of Austin scrambled in the dark at the Barbara Jordan Terminal. Chris O'connell, Chron, 7 Sep. 2022 An eerie dark-comic premise: Ralph Fiennes portrays the world-class-est of world-class chefs, inviting a select handful of foodies to his remote island resort for the meal of a lifetime. Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 At the time, only luxury and five star resorts were ranking on top of Google for these exciting destinations leaving millions of travelers stranded, sort of out in the Internet dark. Jon Younger, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 There’s a laundry room and a sunroom, although Mr. Steinman preferred the dark. New York Times, 5 Aug. 2022 The volunteer passengers who participated in simulated evacuations had varying seat sizes but during the study did not have to deal with real-life obstacles like bags, smoke, comfort animals or the dark. CBS News, 4 Aug. 2022 From subjects like thigh chafing to questions about why one armpit smells more than the other, Futher—with her signature dark tousled pixie, black-rim circle frames, and deep fuchsia lip—leaves no stone unturned in addressing all things sweat. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2022 Verb Chard: Chard can be light to dark green, with stems in colors from white to pink to orange to red. Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2022 Imagine the room at noon, with maximum sunlight pouring in—where does the light fall and where would dark furniture or fixtures be most visible? Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2022 The power of light turning to dark and then light again. Terry Pluto, cleveland, 23 July 2022 From strawberry blonde and pastels to dark sultry red, there's no shortage of options. Allure, 20 Apr. 2022 From dinnertime to dark every Wednesday in Livonia, enjoy a car show with food and music. Layla Mcmurtrie, Detroit Free Press, 6 June 2022 As the distorted guitar sets in, the room switches to dark with glowing lights illuminating the performance. Izzy Colón, SPIN, 23 Mar. 2022 Say goodbye to dark under-eye circles with this YSL option. Rachel Dube, SELF, 7 Apr. 2022 This means better contrast and less bleed from light to dark. Parker Hall, Wired, 30 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective, Noun, and Verb Middle English derk, from Old English deorc; akin to Old High German tarchannen to hide First Known Use Adjective before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense Phrases Containing dark as black/dark as pitch a stab in the dark cast a (dark) cloud dark adaptation dark age dark chocolate dark continent dark energy dark-eyed junco dark-field microscope dark horse dark kitchen dark matter dark meat dark-skinned dark web go dark pitch-dark the dark dark field dark glasses dark lantern the dark ages dark reaction whistle in the dark kept in the dark shot in the dark in the dark See More as black/dark as pitch a stab in the dark cast a (dark) cloud dark adaptation dark age dark chocolate dark continent dark energy dark-eyed junco dark-field microscope dark horse dark kitchen dark matter dark meat dark-skinned dark web go dark pitch-dark the dark dark field dark glasses dark lantern the dark ages dark reaction whistle in the dark kept in the dark shot in the dark in the dark See More Kids Definition dark 1 of 2 adjective ˈdärk darker; darkest 1 : without light or without much light a dark closet 2 : not light in color My dog has a dark coat. 3 : not bright and cheerful : gloomy Don't look on the dark side of things. 4 : arising from or characterized by evil The villain revealed his dark side. dark 2 of 2 noun 1 : absence of light : darkness I'm not afraid of the dark. 2 : a place or time of little or no light We got home before dark. darkens verb present tense third-person singular of darken 1 as in frowns to take on a gloomy or forbidding look his face slowly darkened as we told him the sad news Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance frowns stares rages lowers glowers glooms scowls angers broods pouts lours glares steams threatens sulks intimidates bristles storms mopes fumes pets menaces Antonyms & Near Antonyms lightens brightens cheers (up) perks (up) 2 as in fades to grow dark the sky darkened as a storm moved in Synonyms & Similar Words fades blackens dims dusks wanes closes in blacks out glooms lowers lours Antonyms & Near Antonyms lights lightens brightens shines beams radiates dawns glows See More 3 as in obscures to make dark, dim, or indistinct years of accumulated grime have darkened the painting until it can barely be seen Synonyms & Similar Words obscures blurs blackens dims overshadows clouds shadows hazes shrouds fogs mists beclouds conceals overcasts hides blears shades obliterates bedims eclipses dislimns befogs covers overclouds adumbrates camouflages fuzzes (up) masks blots out screens cloaks curtains disguises veils Antonyms & Near Antonyms illuminates lightens brightens lights (up) reveals illumines exposes uncovers unveils See More 4 as in taints to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable the scandal darkened his otherwise sterling reputation Synonyms & Similar Words taints mars poisons spoils stains touches tarnishes blackens degrades lowers distorts vitiates discredits corrupts blemishes blurs discolors pollutes smears sullies clouds soils smudges dirties shames tars besmirches debases demeans disgraces subverts smuts sinks dishonors cheapens besmears begrimes depraves perverts debauches abases smirches demoralizes colors bastardizes tarres twists fouls Antonyms & Near Antonyms purifies cleanses elevates magnifies ennobles uplifts glorifies enshrines dignifies hallows See More
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dark

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