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In a way that shows or causes despair
“Some modern-day philosophers predict a dark future where mankind will be dominated by artificial intelligence.”
In an obscure manner
In a sable manner
“The detective ventured into the dark basement below to look for clues.”
In a manner that is likely to lead to an adverse or bad outcome
(of the day or weather) Adverb for having a lack of light
“The night was dark, with nary a star in the sky.”
Adverb for hidden from knowledge
“She hid a dark secret about her troubled past from the rest of the townsfolk.”
(of a period or situation) Adverb for conducive to hopelessness
“The days of the Great Depression were very dark and brought great suffering to many Americans.”
Adverb for characterized a sullen or forbidding appearance or mood
“Rage would engulf him when he learned of what had transpired, and his dark countenance would reflect his anger.”
Adverb for sinister or evil in nature
“Luke would resist joining the dark side of the Force despite his father's best efforts at persuasion.”
Adverb for focusing on the unpleasant aspects of life
“This book addresses many dark aspects of society that are too controversial to be discussed.”
(of a time period) Adverb for lacking intellectual progress
“It was a dark period in the nation's history when scientists, philosophers, and free-thinkers were punished for their beliefs.”
(by extension) Adverb for dirty or unclean
“His clean overalls had grown dark after a hard day's work at the mines.”
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