darkness
Translation
darkness, gloom, ignorance
Examples
The power went out, leaving us in darkness.
The power went out, leaving us in darkness.
There is a darkness in his character.
There is a darkness in his character.
Grammar Patterns
((in)) ((darkness)) in darkness The room was in complete darkness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gloom, shadow; Antonyms: light, brightness
Etymology
From 'dark' + '-ness', a suffix forming nouns indicating a state or condition.
Memory Tips
The state of being 'dark' is 'darkness'.