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تاریک — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • gloomy adj Dark and dim, especially in a way that feels depressing.
  • murky adj Dark and hard to see through, especially describing water, fog, or light.
  • sad adj Feeling sorrow or unhappiness.
  • shadowy adjective Dim, dark, or full of shadows.
  • shady adjective Sheltered from direct sunlight; full of shade.
  • sharp adj Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
  • sombre adjective Dark, dim, or lacking in brightness.
  • tenebrous adj Dark and gloomy; obscure.

Senses

تاریک is used for these senses in English:

  • gloomy Not very illuminated; dim because of darkness, especially when appearing depressing or frightening.
  • murky (by extension) Dishonest, shady.
  • sad Of colours: dark, deep; later, sombre, dull.
  • shadowy In shadow; darkened by shadows.
  • shady (informal) Not trustworthy; disreputable.
  • sharp (colloquial) Illegal or dishonest.
  • sombre Dull or dark in colour or brightness.
  • tenebrous (literary, also, figurative) Dark and gloomy; obscure. [from 15th c.]

gloomy — full definition

  1. adj Dark and dim, especially in a way that feels depressing.
  2. adj Sad, pessimistic, or without hope.

murky — full definition

  1. adj Dark and hard to see through, especially describing water, fog, or light.
  2. adj Vague, unclear, or suspicious, especially about someone's motives or past.

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