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trevas — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • darkness noun The absence of light.
  • gloom noun Near-darkness or dim, murky light.
  • 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.

Senses

trevas is used for these senses in English:

  • darkness (uncountable) The state of being dark; lack of light; the absolute or comparative absence of light.
  • darkness (uncountable) Gloom; gloominess; depression.
  • gloom Darkness, dimness, or obscurity.
  • gloom A depressing, despondent, or melancholic atmosphere.
  • gloomy Not very illuminated; dim because of darkness, especially when appearing depressing or frightening.
  • night (uncountable) Darkness (due to it being nighttime).

darkness — full definition

  1. noun The absence of light.
  2. noun A gloomy or hopeless mood; misery or despair.
  3. noun Wickedness, secrecy, or a lack of moral or spiritual understanding.

gloom — full definition

  1. noun Near-darkness or dim, murky light.
  2. noun A feeling or atmosphere of sadness and hopelessness.
  3. verb To look or feel sad and downcast.

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