Definitions for darkness
ˈdɑrk nɪsdark·ness

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. dark, darknessnoun

   absence of light or illumination

2. darkness, dark, shadownoun

   an unilluminated area

   "he moved off into the darkness"

3. iniquity, wickedness, darkness, darknoun

   absence of moral or spiritual values

   "the powers of darkness"

4. dark, darknessnoun

   an unenlightened state

   "he was in the dark concerning their intentions"; "his lectures dispelled the darkness"

5. darknessnoun

   having a dark or somber color

6. darkness, duskiness, swarthinessnoun

   a swarthy complexion

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.5 / 2 votes

1. darknessnoun

   The state of being dark; lack of light.

2. darknessnoun

   Gloom.

3. darknessnoun

   The product of being dark.

4. darknessnoun

   The state or quality of reflecting little light, of tending to a blackish or brownish color.

5. darknessnoun

   Evilness, lack of understanding or compassion, reference to death or suffering.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Darknessnoun

   Etymology: from dark.

   1. Absence of light.

   Darkness was upon the face of the deep. Gen. i. 2.

   I go whence I shall not return, even to the land of darkness and the shadow of death. Job, x. 20.

   2. Opakeness.3. Obscurity.4. Infernal gloom; wickedness.

   The instruments of darkness tell us truths;
   Win us with honest trifles, to betray us
   In deepest consequence. William Shakespeare, Macbeth.

   All the light truth has, or can have, is from the clearness and validity of those proofs upon which it is received: to talk of any other light in the understanding, is to put ourselves in the dark, or in the power of the prince of darkness. John Locke.

   5. The empire of Satan, or the devil.

   Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and translated us into the kingdom of his dear son. Coloss. i. 13.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Darkness

   Darkness, the direct opposite of lightness, is defined as a lack of illumination, an absence of visible light, or a surface that absorbs light, such as black. Human vision is unable to distinguish colors in conditions of very low luminance because the hue sensitive photoreceptor cells on the retina are inactive when light levels are insufficient, in the range of visual perception referred to as scotopic vision. The emotional response to darkness has generated metaphorical usages of the term in many cultures, often used to describe an unhappy or foreboding feeling. Referring to a time of day, complete darkness occurs when the Sun is more than 18° below the horizon, without the effects of twilight on the night sky.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. darkness

   Darkness generally refers to the absence or lack of light. It is a state characterized by the absence or very low levels of visible light, resulting in a dim or completely black environment. Darkness is often associated with the nighttime or a place with insufficient lighting, where objects or surroundings are difficult or impossible to perceive visually. Metaphorically, darkness can also represent a sense of obscurity, ignorance, or the unknown.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Darknessnoun

   the absence of light; blackness; obscurity; gloom

2. Darknessnoun

   a state of privacy; secrecy

3. Darknessnoun

   a state of ignorance or error, especially on moral or religious subjects; hence, wickedness; impurity

4. Darknessnoun

   want of clearness or perspicuity; obscurity; as, the darkness of a subject, or of a discussion

5. Darknessnoun

   a state of distress or trouble

WikidataRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Darkness

   Darkness, as polar to brightness, is understood to be an absence of visible light. It is also the appearance of black in a colored space. Humans are unable to distinguish color when either light or darkness predominate. In the absence of light, perception is achromatic and ultimately, black. The emotional response to darkness has metaphorical connotations in many cultures.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Darkness

   The absence of light.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Darkness

   "Darkness" is a short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, exploring themes of despair, existential reflection, and the human condition. Set against a backdrop of a dismal night, the narrative revolves around a character grappling with a profound sense of isolation and hopelessness. Through Chekhov's nuanced prose and keen observations, the story delves into the complexities of human emotions, the search for meaning in life's bleak moments, and the interplay between light and darkness, both literally and metaphorically. As it unfolds, "Darkness" invites readers to contemplate the shadows that linger in their own lives and the nature of solace in an uncaring world.

   
   

   Submitted by acronimous on February 19, 2025  

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1. darkness

   Song lyrics by darkness -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by darkness on the Lyrics.com website.

2. Darkness

   Read the Darkness book at Literature.com

Matched Categories

1. • Complexion
   • Condition
   • Illumination
   • Scene
   • Unenlightenment
   • Value

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'darkness' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2873

2. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'darkness' in Nouns Frequency: #1271

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How to pronounce darkness?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say darkness in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of darkness in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of darkness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of darkness in a Sentence

1. Helen Steiner Rice:

   Love changes darkness into light and makes the heart take a wingless flight.

2. Rick Jones:

   I recommend you simply ignore it, they hope for attention. In other states they have won by getting all displays banned. We will not allow them to win in Michigan. They can have their snake and all the darkness it represents.

3. Kevork Altounian:

   Turn on a light if it's dark outside, pray if darkness hits you from inside

4. Oscar Auliq-Ice:

   No amount of darkness can ever put out the smallest flicker of light.

5. Gandalf, as spoken by.:

   Some believe it is only great power that can hold evil in check, but that is not what I have found. It is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=darkness
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Darkness
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=darkness
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darkness
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/darkness
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=darkness
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=darkness