oscuro

Definitions of oscuro
  1. noun
    an unilluminated area
    synonyms: buio, ombra, oscurità, scuro, tenebra
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    type of:
    scena, scenario
    the place where some action occurs
  2. adjective
    dark and misty and gloomy
    synonyms:
    scuro
    devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
  3. adjective
    (poetic) occurring in the dark or night
    synonyms:
    scuro
    devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
  4. adjective
    uncannily or threateningly dark or obscure
    synonyms:
    scuro
    devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
  5. adjective
    difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge
    synonyms: coperto, difficile, velato
  6. adjective
    devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
    synonyms: scuro
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