Definition

A state of being partially dark, where there is some light but not enough to see clearly.

Example

The room was filled with semidarkness, making it hard to read the book.

Conversation

Did you notice how the room was filled with semidarkness during the movie?

Yeah, it really set the mood for the scene.

I loved how it made everything feel more intense and mysterious.

Absolutely! It added to the suspense perfectly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Semidarkness → It is formed from "semi-" (meaning half) and "darkness" (from Old English "deorc", meaning absence of light). The word "semidarkness" refers to a state that is half dark or partially lacking light.

Memory Tip

Think of 'semi-' meaning half, and 'darkness' referring to the absence of light — semidarkness is a state that is half dark.

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