donker — meaning in English

English meaning

• black adj Having the darkest possible color; reflecting no light.
• dark adj Having little or no light.
• deep adj Extending a long way down from the top or surface.
• dim adjective Giving off or showing very little light; not bright.
• gloomy adj Dark and dim, especially in a way that feels depressing.

Senses

donker is used for these senses in English:

• black (of a location or setting) Without light.
• dark Having an absolute or (more often) relative lack of light.
• dark A complete or (more often) partial absence of light.
• dark-skinned Having a relatively dark skin.
• deep (of a color or flavour) Highly saturated; rich.
• dim Not bright or colorful.
• gloomy Not very illuminated; dim because of darkness, especially when appearing depressing or frightening.

black — full definition

1. adj Having the darkest possible color; reflecting no light.
2. adj Belonging to or descended from certain ethnic groups, especially of African origin, with dark skin.
3. adj Without milk or cream, said of coffee or tea.
4. adj Secret or unofficial, especially relating to government or military operations.
5. adj Grim, hopeless, or menacing.

dark — full definition

1. adj Having little or no light.
2. adj Deep or intense in shade rather than light and bright.
3. adj Secretive, sinister, or morally troubling.
4. noun The absence of light; nightfall.

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