Adjectives of Darkness

not reflecting or emitting much light

The dull glow of the candle barely lit the room.

having a dim quality, often associated with a lack of bright light or a twilight atmosphere

The dusky room was filled with soft shadows, creating a cozy ambiance for the gathering.

to disappear slowly

The enthusiasm has faded after months of setbacks.

dark or obscure, often with a mysterious or gloomy atmosphere

The tenebrous forest seemed to swallow up all traces of light.

appearing dull without any reflective quality

The lusterless surface of the worn-out table reflected no light.

relating to or resembling twilight

The crepuscular glow of the sky painted the landscape with soft pastel hues.

having very little or no light

He walked down the dark alley, looking over his shoulder.

dimly lit or obscured by shadows, often creating an atmosphere of mystery or uncertainty

The shadowy alley was dimly lit by a single flickering streetlamp.

(of an object) blocking the passage of light and preventing objects from being seen through it

The opaque curtains blocked out all sunlight from entering the room.

lacking brightness or sufficient light

The dim hallway was illuminated only by a flickering candle.

(of liquids) not clear or transparent

After the heavy rainfall, the normally clear river became murky with sediment runoff from the surrounding hills.

dark and gloomy in color, especially gray or black

The somber clouds hung low in the sky, casting a shadow over the landscape.

(of weather) dark in a way that is depressing

The sky grew increasingly gloomy as dark clouds gathered overhead, threatening to unleash a downpour.