darkness
noun/ˈdɑrknəs/
Frequency rank: #2,800 most common English word
Meaning
The state of having no light; complete absence of light.
Example sentence
The room was so quiet that you could almost feel the darkness surrounding you.
Synonyms & related words
Practice this word in the quiz
More words in ranks 2,701–2,800
- unlikelyNot likely to happen or be true.
- affairA matter or event; or a secret romantic relationship.
- agendaA list of things to be discussed or done.
- batA specially shaped wooden or metal stick used to hit a ball in sports.
- bowA knot tied with loops for decoration; to bend the head or body forward.
- calendarA chart showing the days, weeks, and months of a year.
- capeA sleeveless garment fastened at the neck and hanging loosely over the shoulders.
- collectiveDone or shared by all members of a group together.
- cooperationThe act of working together for a shared purpose.
- craftAn activity that needs skill in making things by hand; a small boat.