pimeä — meaning in English
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English meaning
- black adj Having the darkest possible color; reflecting no light.
- dark adj Having little or no light.
- dense adjective Having parts packed closely together; thick or crowded.
- gloomy adj Dark and dim, especially in a way that feels depressing.
- night noun The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise, when the sun is below the horizon.
- sombre adjective Dark, dim, or lacking in brightness.
Senses
pimeä is used for these senses in English:
- black (of a location or setting) Without light.
- black (of objects or markets) Illegitimate, illegal, or disgraced.
- black Clandestine; relating to a political, military, or espionage operation or site, the existence or details of which is withheld from the general public.
- cash in hand Receiving wages or salary directly in the form of cash, often without deducting tax.
- dark (of colour) Dull or deeper in hue; not bright or light.
- dark A complete or (more often) partial absence of light.
- dense Slow to comprehend; of low intelligence. (of a person)
- gloomy Not very illuminated; dim because of darkness, especially when appearing depressing or frightening.
black — full definition
- adj Having the darkest possible color; reflecting no light.
- adj Belonging to or descended from certain ethnic groups, especially of African origin, with dark skin.
- adj Without milk or cream, said of coffee or tea.
- adj Secret or unofficial, especially relating to government or military operations.
- adj Grim, hopeless, or menacing.
dark — full definition
- adj Having little or no light.
- adj Deep or intense in shade rather than light and bright.
- adj Secretive, sinister, or morally troubling.
- noun The absence of light; nightfall.