Synonyms for dark

Other words for “dark”, grouped by meaning.

We found 50 synonyms for “dark”. The most common are darkness, wickedness, shadow, night, nighttime.

noun absence of light or illumination

Synonymsdarkness
Oppositeslight

noun absence of moral or spiritual values

noun an unilluminated area

noun the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

noun an unenlightened state

Synonymsdarkness

adjective devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

Oppositeslight

adjective (used of color) having a dark hue

Similardarkish
Oppositeslight

adjective brunet (used of hair or skin or eyes)

Similarbrunet

adjective stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable

Similarevil

adjective secret

Similarconcealed

adjective showing a brooding ill humor

adjective lacking enlightenment or knowledge or culture

Synonymsbenighted

adjective marked by difficulty of style or expression

Synonymsobscure

adjective not giving performances; closed

Similarinactive

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University