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darkness in Malay

kegelapan

UK/ˈdɑːk.nəs//ˈdɑɹk.nɪs/

darkness in Malay: kegelapan. In English, darkness means the state of being dark; lack of light; the absolute or comparative absence of light.

Malay words for darkness

state of being dark
kegelapan

English meaning of darkness

  1. noun The state of being dark; lack of light; the absolute or comparative absence of light.
  2. noun The state or quality of reflecting little light, of tending to a blackish or brownish color.
  3. noun Any space that such colour pervades.
  4. noun Gloom; gloominess; depression.

Full definition of darkness

darkness in a sentence

  • The darkness of the room made it difficult to see.
  • The darkness of her skin betrayed her Mediterranean heritage.
  • Out of the darkness came some flickers of light.

Synonyms of darkness

darkness in other languages

Questions about darkness in Malay

What is the meaning of darkness in Malay?
Darkness in Malay is kegelapan.
Apakah maksud darkness dalam bahasa Melayu?
Darkness: kegelapan.
What does darkness mean in English?
Darkness means the state of being dark; lack of light; the absolute or comparative absence of light.

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