8.3.3.2 Dark

Use this domain for words describing something that is dark--a place where there is little or no light.

Louw Nida Codes: 
14G Darkness
  • What words describe a place where there is no light?
    dark, dismal, shadowed, shaded, pitch-dark,
  • What words describe a place where there is little light?
    pale, dim, weak, poor, bad, soft, low, dull, dusky,
  • What words describe a place where there is very little light?
    unlit, dimly-lit, darkened, the half-light,
  • What words describe a place that is dark and makes you feel bad or afraid?
    gloomy, dingy, the shadows,
  • What words refer to a place becoming dark?
    get dark, darken, the light fades, dim (v), fall, go dark, be plunged into darkness,
  • What words refer to darkness?
    darkness, the dark, gloom,

    • 8.3.3.2.1 Shadow

    Use this domain for words related to a shadow--the area on the ground where the light does not shine because something is in the way. For instance if the sun
    (or another light) is shining on an object, the area behind the object is in shadow (dark).

  • What words refer to a shadow?
    shadow
  • What words refer to something blocking the light from shining on something?
    shade, cast a shadow, block the light, eclipse, overshadowing,
  • What words describe something in the shadow of something else?
    in the shade, shaded, shady, shadowy,