tenebrous

Meanings

• adjective

  Dark, obscure, or ominous.

  - "The tenebrous forest was filled with the sounds of unknown creatures."
  - "The tenebrous sky was filled with ominous clouds."
  - "The tenebrous room held many secrets."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtɛ.nə.bɹəs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88675381"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tenebrous
chrysanthemum , somnolent , pommelum

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Variants

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tenebrous

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Etymology

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From the Latin tenebrosus, meaning dark or obscure.

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Trivia

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1. The word tenebrous is derived from the Latin word tenebrosus, which means dark or obscure.

2. Tenebrous is often used in gothic and horror literature to create an atmosphere of mystery and suspense.

3. The word tenebrous is an antonym of the word lucid, which means clear and easily understood.

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Related Concepts

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1. obscure: Related to tenebrous as both words describe things that are not easily understood or perceived.

2. mysterious: Related to tenebrous as both words describe things that are not easily explained or understood.

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Culture

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In literature, the word tenebrous is often used to create an atmosphere of mystery and suspense. It is commonly used in gothic and horror genres to describe dark and ominous settings.

How to Memorize "tenebrous"

1. visualize
   

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word tenebrous with mystery, suspense, and darkness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tenebrous is for darkness, mystery, and suspense' to remember the meaning of the word.

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