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semidark

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Moderately dark.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • a semidark room

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

semidarkness

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • We squinted around in the semidark.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

partially devoid of light or brightness

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • semidark room

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From semi- + dark.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Galician: semiescuro — Translations
  • Polish: półciemny — Translations
  • Portuguese: semiescuro — Translations
  • Spanish: semioscuro — Translations