semidarkness
[ sem-ee-dahrk-nis, sem-ahy- ]
noun
partial darkness.
Origin of semidarkness
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How to use semidarkness in a sentence
The brilliant light of a policeman's torch sliced through the semi-darkness and spotted him.
In the semi-darkness of the cell the steaming liquid overflows, scalding my bare feet.
Prison Memoirs of an Anarchist | Alexander BerkmanTwenty men in semi-darkness, scarce able to stand, fighting blind, mad forces of half a ton each.
Jaffery | William J. LockeThen he put his hands on her cheeks and peered into her face in the semi-darkness of the porch.
Patchwork | Anna Balmer MyersA moment more and the boat slid beneath the building into semi‑darkness.
The Fire People | Ray Cummings
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