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Kept to oneself and not publicly known
(of a place or space) Superlative for having a lack of light
“The detective ventured into the dark basement below to look for clues.”
(of the day or weather) Superlative for having a lack of light
“The night was dark, with nary a star in the sky.”
Superlative for hidden from knowledge
“She hid a dark secret about her troubled past from the rest of the townsfolk.”
Superlative for darkened in color
“He had a penchant for dressing in dark colors.”
Superlative for darkened in hair color
“Her dark hair worked in harmony with her olive complexion and hazel eyes.”
Superlative for darkened in complexion
“She was typically attracted to tall, dark and handsome men.”
(of a period or situation) Superlative for conducive to hopelessness
“The days of the Great Depression were very dark and brought great suffering to many Americans.”
Superlative for deeply pessimistic in nature
“Some modern-day philosophers predict a dark future where mankind will be dominated by artificial intelligence.”
Superlative for characterized a sullen or forbidding appearance or mood
“Rage would engulf him when he learned of what had transpired, and his dark countenance would reflect his anger.”
Superlative for sinister or evil in nature
“Luke would resist joining the dark side of the Force despite his father's best efforts at persuasion.”
Superlative for focusing on the unpleasant aspects of life
“This book addresses many dark aspects of society that are too controversial to be discussed.”
(of a time period) Superlative for lacking intellectual progress
“It was a dark period in the nation's history when scientists, philosophers, and free-thinkers were punished for their beliefs.”
(by extension) Superlative for dirty or unclean
“His clean overalls had grown dark after a hard day's work at the mines.”
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