Synonyms for darkness

Other words for “darkness”, grouped by meaning.

We found 5 synonyms for “darkness”. The most common are dark, shadow, wickedness, duskiness, swarthiness.

noun absence of light or illumination

Synonymsdark

noun an unilluminated area

Synonymsdarkshadow

noun absence of moral or spiritual values

noun an unenlightened state

Synonymsdark

noun having a dark or somber color

Oppositeslightness

noun a swarthy complexion

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University