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dark ( Adjective)
UK /dɑːk/ US /dɑːrk/
Comparative
more dark
Superlative
most dark
1-
A2
since there is almost no or even very slightly brightness, particularly in the evening
-> The road was too dark to walk without a light source.
-> When he turned off the light, the room became fully dark.
-> Thanks to moon light, that dark road is lightened at the least.
Synonym
lightless
Opposite
bright
2-
A1
in shadow, nearer to blackness than pale; not bright
-> dark purple
-> Dark colours aren't usually preffered on hot days.
Synonym
blackish
3-
A1
a color which is quite near to blackness
-> I don't like wearing a dark dress on a special day.
-> Because of dirt on it, the bedspread got a dark colour.
-> This dark sky reminds me a horror movie.
Synonym
blackish
4-
A1
A condition in which individuals have brown or black hair, complexion, and optics
-> In summer, she sunbathes to make her skin dark.
-> The puppy has a dark fur.
-> I love looking into her dark eyes.
Synonym
black
5-
C1
Used to denote the situation when something is wicked or terrible
-> I can feel her dark aura whenever I see her.
-> Most of the time, he doesn't show his dark side.
-> We shouldn't let the dark feelings to get us down.
Synonym
scary
Opposite
soothing
6-
C2
unappealing and devoid of the any possibility of a positive outcome
-> They went thorogh the darkest days of 19th century.
-> Try to think positive in the event of a dark moment you feel.
-> There are many dark dates in our history.
Synonym
gloomy
Opposite
hopeful
Word Families
'dark' Contained Stories
Art is associated with feelings. Painters reflect their emotions in their works. All kinds of emotions can be felt in the works, regardless of fright or calmness people experience. Different images awaken different emotions. While works which are targeted to reveal good feelings warm our hearts, works with dark thoughts sadden us. By showing these emotions in the works, painters not only satisfy themselves, but also sensitize the public to feelings. People can see their own shadows in those works. This is just one aspect of how art serves the public. On the other hand people also can reach the knowledge of the emotions they don't know. Thus, art fruitions.
