Darksome and Shining

Opposite meaning words

Darksome adjective - Being without light or without much light.

Usage example: a pile of darksome ruins in the heart of the forest

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Shining is an antonym for darksome.

Nearby Word: dark

Shining adjective - Giving off or reflecting much light.

Usage example: the shining moon formed a nice backdrop for our outdoor concert

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Darksome is an antonym for shining.

Nearby Words: shine, shiny, shin, shiner

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