dark
/dɑːk/
This term functions as a primary descriptor for the absence of luminosity, creating a sensory experience of invisibility or uncertainty. In a literal sense, it defines the boundary where vision fails and other senses must compensate for the lack of photons. Beyond physical light, the word extends into the emotional and moral spectrum to describe the heaviest aspects of the human psyche. It characterizes themes of despair, secrecy, or malice, shifting from a visual observation to a psychological state of gloom or evil.
💬Casual Conversation
Why is it so dark in there? Open the blinds and get some sunlight.
it's called an aesthetic dad. stop tweaking.
Meanings
Examples
It is getting too dark to see the trail.
God, why is it so dark in this basement?
I prefer a dark roast for my morning coffee.
Look, your dark hair looks amazing in this light.
This movie is way too dark for a kids party.
Stop it, your sense of humor is just too dark.
I cannot find the keys in the dark.
I just can't handle the dark in this house.
Collocations & Compounds
dark chocolate
chocolate with a high percentage of cocoa solids
I prefer dark chocolate over milk chocolate.
dark horse
a candidate or competitor about whom little is known
The newcomer proved to be a dark horse in the election.
dark humor
comedy that makes light of subject matter generally considered taboo
He is known for his biting and dark humor.
dark night
a night with very little light
The dark night made it difficult to find the trail.
dark secret
a hidden fact that would be shocking if revealed
She harbored a dark secret from her childhood.
Idioms & Sayings
dark horse
a person with hidden talents
He turned out to be a dark horse.