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dark; dim

Adjective

  1. 1

    dark; dim

    Not bright due to the lack of light.

    Korean definition: 빛이 없거나 약해서 밝지 않다.

    • Jisu felt around on the floor of the dark room looking for a flashlight.

    • Looking out the window, I saw the sun had set and it was dark outside.

  2. 2

    dark; dark-colored

    Carrying deepness and heaviness in color.

    Korean definition: 빛깔이 짙고 무거운 느낌이 있다.

    • Seunggyu showed up wearing a dark brown jacket.

    • The guests came to the funeral hall wearing dark suits.

  3. 3

    somber; gloomy

    Depressed and heavy in mood, facial expression, personality, etc.

    Korean definition: 분위기나 표정, 성격 등이 우울하고 무겁다.

    • My friend came out with a gloomy face, perhaps because the consultation didn't go well.

    • Things haven't been going well at home lately, so everyone in the family looks gloomy.

  4. 4

    dark; grim

    Hopeless, desperate and helpless.

    Korean definition: 희망이 없이 절망적이고 막막하다.

    • This country once had a dark period when it was stripped of its sovereignty.

    • Experts all predicted that next year's economy would be difficult and grim.