darkness meaning and definition

DARKNESS noun

Definition of darkness (noun)

1. absence of light or illumination
   • synonyms: dark
   • antonym: light
2. an unilluminated area
   • "he moved off into the darkness"
   • synonyms: dark, shadow
3. absence of moral or spiritual values
   • "the powers of darkness"
   • synonyms: dark, iniquity, wickedness
4. an unenlightened state
   • "he was in the dark concerning their intentions"; "his lectures dispelled the darkness"
   • synonyms: dark
5. having a dark or somber color
   • antonym: lightness
6. a swarthy complexion
   • synonyms: duskiness, swarthiness