darkness - Similar and Opposite Words

What is another word for darkness ?

Here are the synonyms for darkness , a list of similar words for darkness from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

a swarthy complexion

Synonyms

• darkness
• duskiness
• swarthiness

More generic

• complexion
• skin color
• skin colour

Noun

having a dark or somber color

Synonyms

• darkness

More generic

• value

Opposite / Antonyms

• lightness

Noun

an unenlightened state

Synonyms

• dark
• darkness

More generic

• unenlightenment

Noun

an unilluminated area

Synonyms

• dark
• darkness
• shadow

More generic

• scene

Noun

absence of light or illumination

Synonyms

• dark
• darkness

More generic

• illumination

More specific

• black
• blackness
• blackout
• brownout
• dimout
• lightlessness
• night
• pitch blackness
• semidarkness
• total darkness

Noun

absence of moral or spiritual values

Synonyms

• dark
• darkness
• wickedness

More generic

• condition
• status

More specific

• foulness

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