σκοτεινός — meaning in English

English meaning

• black adj Having the darkest possible color; reflecting no light.
• dark adj Having little or no light.
• dim adjective Giving off or showing very little light; not bright.

Senses

σκοτεινός 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 (of colour) Dull or deeper in hue; not bright or light.
• dim Not bright or colorful.

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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