Adjectives Describing Sensory Experiences - Adjectives of Darkness

These adjectives describe the qualities and characteristics associated with a lack or absence of light, such as "dim", "dull", "gloomy", etc.

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dull [adjective]

(of colors) not very bright or vibrant

Ex: The old paint on the house had faded to a dull shade of blue .

dusky [adjective]

dark or shadowy in color, often with a soft or muted tone

Ex: The dusky purple flowers bloomed in the garden , adding a touch of mystery .

faded [adjective]

having lost intensity or brightness in color

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tenebrous [adjective]

dark or obscure, often with a mysterious or gloomy atmosphere

Ex: The tenebrous depths of the cave concealed secrets untold .

lusterless [adjective]

appearing dull without any reflective quality

Ex: The lusterless finish of the old car made it seem unremarkable .

crepuscular [adjective]

relating to or resembling twilight

Ex: The crepuscular glow of the street lamps cast long shadows on the deserted road .

dark [adjective]

having very little or no light

Ex: She enjoyed the quiet and calm of her dark bedroom at night .

shadowy [adjective]

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

Ex: The shadowy silhouette of the mountains loomed against the evening sky .

opaque [adjective]

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

Ex: The glass was opaque , preventing anyone from seeing inside the locked room .

dim [adjective]

lacking brightness or sufficient light

Ex: The dim interior of the cave made it difficult to see the path ahead .

murky [adjective]

(of sky) cloudy or dark, often resulting in a gloomy atmosphere

Ex: As the sun began to set , the murky sky hinted at the storm brewing on the horizon .

somber [adjective]

dark and gloomy in color, especially gray or black

Ex: The somber tones of the painting evoked a sense of sadness and introspection .

gloomy [adjective]

lacking in light, resulting in a dim or shadowy atmosphere

Ex: The gloomy basement was illuminated only by a single bare light bulb .

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