Dark and Effulgent

Opposite meaning words

Dark adjective - Being without light or without much light.

Usage example: a dark alley that most people wisely avoided

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Effulgent is an antonym for dark.

Nearby Words: darken, darkness, darkened, darkening, darkly

Effulgent adjective - Giving off or reflecting much light.

Usage example: the stars always seem more effulgent when viewed in the country, far away from the distracting lights of the city

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Dark is an antonym for effulgent.

Nearby Word: effulgence

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Effulgent and Dark. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dark/effulgent

Dark & Effulgent. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/dark/effulgent>.

Effulgent or Dark. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/dark/effulgent.

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