darkness

noun

1. absence of light or illumination

   noun.state

   Synonyms dark

   Antonyms light lighting

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. an unilluminated area

   noun.location

   Examples

   He moved off into the darkness.

   Synonyms dark shadow

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. absence of moral or spiritual values

   noun.state

   Examples

   The powers of darkness.

   Synonyms dark iniquity wickedness

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. an unenlightened state

   noun.cognition

   Examples

   His lectures dispelled the darkness.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. having a dark or somber color

   noun.attribute

   Antonyms lightness

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. a swarthy complexion

   noun.attribute

   Synonyms duskiness swarthiness

   Source: WordNet 3.0

7. The absence of light; blackness; obscurity; gloom.

   noun

   Source: webster1913