blackish; dark; dim; indistinct
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesadjective
blackish; dark in color
neutralOften describes objects or substances that are not purely black but have a dark, murky color.
The bottom of the pot is burnt black.
His hands were covered in dark, greasy engine oil.
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There is a dark patch of forest in the distance.
adjective
dim; dark; poorly lit
neutralDescribes places with insufficient light, creating a gloomy or shadowy atmosphere.
It was pitch dark inside the cave, and you couldn't see a thing.
The hallway has no lights, so it's always dark at night.
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He felt his way into the dimly lit room.
adjective
indistinct; blurry; vague
neutralOften used to describe things seen from a distance or through obscurity, where details are hard to make out.
In the fog, the city's skyline appeared as a dark, indistinct blur.
The photo was taken too darkly, and people's faces are all blurry.
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I could only see a dark, blurry shadow moving.