Dark

ADJECTIVE

with little or no light

hidden from knowledge; mysterious

archaic ignorant; unenlightened

(of a theater) closed; not in use

(of a color or object) not reflecting much light; approaching black in shade

(of someone’s skin, hair, or eyes) brown or black in color

(of a person) having dark skin, hair, or eyes

served or drunk with only a little or no milk or cream

(of a period of time or situation) characterized by tragedy, unhappiness, or unpleasantness

gloomily pessimistic

(of an expression) angry; threatening

suggestive of or arising from evil characteristics or forces; sinister

NOUN

(the dark) the absence of light in a place

Origin

Old English deorc, of Germanic origin, probably distantly related to German tarnen'conceal'.

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