Tenebrous

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛnəbrəs/

Definitions of tenebrous

noun no applicable parts of speech

Example Sentences

A1 The tenebrous of the cave made it difficult to see.

A2 The tenebrous of the forest at night was unsettling.

B1 The tenebrous of the old abandoned house gave it an eerie atmosphere.

B2 The tenebrous of the underground tunnel was oppressive and claustrophobic.

C1 The tenebrous of the ancient crypt held secrets that had been hidden for centuries.

C2 The tenebrous of the deep ocean depths is a mysterious and unexplored realm.

adjective dark; shadowy; obscure

Example Sentences

A1 The tenebrous room made me feel scared.

A2 The tenebrous alley was not a safe place to walk through at night.

B1 The tenebrous atmosphere of the old castle added to its mysterious charm.

B2 The tenebrous clouds overhead threatened to bring a storm.

C1 The tenebrous depths of the ocean held many undiscovered secrets.

C2 The tenebrous history of the ancient ruins fascinated archaeologists.

Examples of tenebrous in a Sentence

formal The tenebrous atmosphere of the cave made it difficult to see beyond a few feet.

informal I don't like walking through that tenebrous alley at night, it gives me the creeps.

slang The tenebrous vibes at that party were too much for me, I had to leave early.

figurative His tenebrous thoughts clouded his judgment, leading to poor decision-making.

Grammatical Forms of tenebrous

past tense

tenebroused

plural

tenebrouses

comparative

more tenebrous

superlative

most tenebrous

present tense

tenebrouses

future tense

will tenebrous

perfect tense

has tenebroused

continuous tense

is tenebrousing

singular

tenebrous

positive degree

tenebrous

infinitive

to tenebrous

gerund

tenebrousing

participle

tenebroused

Origin and Evolution of tenebrous

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'tenebrous' originated from the Latin word 'tenebrosus' which means dark or shadowy.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tenebrous' has retained its original meaning of dark or shadowy, and is often used in literature to describe mysterious or obscure settings.