Darkness

Pronunciation: /ˈdɑːrknəs/

Darkness (noun)

  1. the state when there is little or no light.
  2. a feeling or situation that is sad or evil.
  3. a situation or thing that is not known or understood.

Examples

  • The room was filled with darkness after the lights went out.
  • Darkness fell quickly as the sun set behind the hills.

Common collocations: pitch darkness, in darkness, total darkness, inner darkness, darkness within