50 Similes for Dark With Meanings & Sentences
Similes for Dark
1. Dark as coal
Meaning: Very dark in color or appearance.
In a Sentence: His eyes were as dark as coal, gleaming with mischief.
Other Ways to Say: As black as coal, As dark as ebony.
2. Dark as a moonless night
Meaning: Complete darkness.
In a Sentence: The forest was as dark as a moonless night.
Other Ways to Say: Pitch black, As dark as ink.
3. Dark as midnight
Meaning: Very deep darkness.
In a Sentence: The room turned as dark as midnight when the lights went out.
Other Ways to Say: As black as soot, As dark as a closed room.
4. Dark as a storm cloud
Meaning: Ominous and gloomy.
In a Sentence: His expression was as dark as a storm cloud.
Other Ways to Say: Grim as thunder, Ominous as a gathering storm.
5. Dark as a cave
Meaning: No light at all.
In a Sentence: The old tunnel was as dark as a cave.
Other Ways to Say: As dim as a cellar, As shadowy as a dungeon.
6. Dark as ink
Meaning: Very black in appearance.
In a Sentence: Her hair was as dark as ink.
Other Ways to Say: Black as jet, Ebony-dark.
7. Dark as a shadow
Meaning: Lurking and obscure.
In a Sentence: He moved as dark as a shadow through the alley.
Other Ways to Say: As silent as a shadow, As swift as night.
8. Dark as the bottom of the ocean
Meaning: Complete, unreachable darkness.
In a Sentence: Her secrets were as dark as the bottom of the ocean.
Other Ways to Say: Deep as an abyss, Dark as a sunken cave.
9. Dark as a black cat
Meaning: A black, sleek appearance.
In a Sentence: The room felt as dark as a black cat in a closed room.
Other Ways to Say: As black as velvet, Midnight-dark.
10. Dark as wet asphalt
Meaning: Shiny and black.
In a Sentence: The streets at night were as dark as wet asphalt.
Other Ways to Say: Tar-dark, Shiny black.
11. Dark as a raven’s feather
Meaning: Deep black color.
In a Sentence: Her hair was as dark as a raven’s feather.
Other Ways to Say: Black as night, As dark as obsidian.
12. Dark as a dungeon
Meaning: Completely without light.
In a Sentence: The basement was as dark as a dungeon.
Other Ways to Say: Pitch black, Like a cave.
13. Dark as a thundercloud
Meaning: Threatening and heavy.
In a Sentence: His mood turned as dark as a thundercloud.
Other Ways to Say: Ominous as a storm, Brooding like a storm.
14. Dark as despair
Meaning: Emotionally bleak.
In a Sentence: His thoughts were as dark as despair.
Other Ways to Say: Bleak as sorrow, Heavy as grief.
15. Dark as a tunnel with no end
Meaning: Endless darkness.
In a Sentence: The hallway was as dark as a tunnel with no end.
Other Ways to Say: Endless night, Eternal gloom.
16. Dark as the devil’s heart
Meaning: Deep evil or darkness.
In a Sentence: His deeds were as dark as the devil’s heart.
Other Ways to Say: Sinister as evil, Black-hearted.
17. Dark as the grave
Meaning: Ultimate darkness.
In a Sentence: The old crypt was as dark as the grave.
Other Ways to Say: Tomb-dark, Deathly black.
18. Dark as space
Meaning: Vast and empty darkness.
In a Sentence: The night sky was as dark as space.
Other Ways to Say: Starless sky, Eternal night.
19. Dark as soot
Meaning: Very black in color.
In a Sentence: His jacket was as dark as soot.
Other Ways to Say: Black as tar, Coal-black.
20. Dark as nightfall
Meaning: Natural darkness.
In a Sentence: The field turned as dark as nightfall.
Other Ways to Say: As dusk settles, Evening-dark.
21. Dark as the bottom of a well
Meaning: Deep and unreachable.
In a Sentence: His sorrow was as dark as the bottom of a well.
Other Ways to Say: As deep as a pit, As gloomy as a cellar.
22. Dark as obsidian
Meaning: Deep black shine.
In a Sentence: The gem was as dark as obsidian.
Other Ways to Say: Shiny black, Jet-dark.
23. Dark as pitch
Meaning: Thick, impenetrable darkness.
In a Sentence: The cave was as dark as pitch.
Other Ways to Say: Tar-dark, Unseeable.
24. Dark as closing eyes
Meaning: Deathly darkness.
In a Sentence: Everything went as dark as closing eyes.
Other Ways to Say: Eternal sleep, Silent darkness.
25. Dark as a shuttered house
Meaning: Gloomy and silent.
In a Sentence: The room was as dark as a shuttered house.
Other Ways to Say: Closed-off, Shadow-heavy.
26. Dark as fog
Meaning: Opaque and thick.
In a Sentence: The path was as dark as fog.
Other Ways to Say: Misty dark, Clouded.
27. Dark as a stormy sky
Meaning: Heavy and tense darkness.
In a Sentence: His face was as dark as a stormy sky.
Other Ways to Say: Storm-dark, Thunderous mood.
28. Dark as death
Meaning: Final and absolute darkness.
In a Sentence: The cellar was as dark as death.
Other Ways to Say: As lifeless as a tomb, Deathly.
29. Dark as a crow’s wing
Meaning: Sleek and black.
In a Sentence: The velvet was as dark as a crow’s wing.
Other Ways to Say: Feather-black, Wing-dark.
30. Dark as an eclipse
Meaning: Momentary complete darkness.
In a Sentence: The sky turned as dark as an eclipse.
Other Ways to Say: Day-night, Shadowed sun.
31. Dark as sin
Meaning: Evil and wicked.
In a Sentence: His thoughts were as dark as sin.
Other Ways to Say: Black-hearted, Sinister.
32. Dark as loneliness
Meaning: Emotional emptiness.
In a Sentence: His life felt as dark as loneliness.
Other Ways to Say: Hollow, Isolated dark.
33. Dark as a cellar
Meaning: Naturally unlit.
In a Sentence: The basement was as dark as a cellar.
Other Ways to Say: As black as tar, Storage-dark.
34. Dark as a sealed box
Meaning: No light inside.
In a Sentence: The closet was as dark as a sealed box.
Other Ways to Say: Shuttered, Lightless.
35. Dark as thunder’s shadow
Meaning: Heavy and gloomy.
In a Sentence: His glare was as dark as thunder’s shadow.
Other Ways to Say: Storm-dark, Cloud-heavy.
36. Dark as a raven’s call
Meaning: Ominous and eerie.
In a Sentence: The night was as dark as a raven’s call.
Other Ways to Say: Mournful, Shadowed.
37. Dark as the devil’s night
Meaning: Full of evil and gloom.
In a Sentence: His plans were as dark as the devil’s night.
Other Ways to Say: Wicked, Malevolent.
38. Dark as inkblots
Meaning: Deep, pooling darkness.
In a Sentence: The stains looked as dark as inkblots.
Other Ways to Say: Blotchy black, Spill-dark.
39. Dark as grief
Meaning: Emotional heaviness.
In a Sentence: Her heart was as dark as grief.
Other Ways to Say: As heavy as sorrow, Mourning-dark.
40. Dark as evening’s sigh
Meaning: Subtle, creeping dark.
In a Sentence: The dusk was as dark as evening’s sigh.
Other Ways to Say: Twilight, Nightfall hush.
41. Dark as closing curtains
Meaning: Signaling the end.
In a Sentence: The evening grew as dark as closing curtains.
Other Ways to Say: Final night, As heavy as dusk.
42. Dark as sorrow’s grip
Meaning: Deep emotional darkness.
In a Sentence: His memories were as dark as sorrow’s grip.
Other Ways to Say: Gloomy as loss, Heavy-hearted.
43. Dark as a hidden cave
Meaning: Unknown and unlit.
In a Sentence: The valley was as dark as a hidden cave.
Other Ways to Say: Mysterious dark, Lightless hollow.
44. Dark as a lost memory
Meaning: Faded and unreachable.
In a Sentence: That day felt as dark as a lost memory.
Other Ways to Say: Forgotten, Faded away.
45. Dark as a locked room
Meaning: Enclosed darkness.
In a Sentence: The attic was as dark as a locked room.
Other Ways to Say: Sealed dark, Shuttered place.
46. Dark as winter’s chill
Meaning: Cold and shadowy.
In a Sentence: The forest seemed as dark as winter’s chill.
Other Ways to Say: Frost-dark, Ice-cold.
47. Dark as regret
Meaning: Emotional heaviness.
In a Sentence: His mood was as dark as regret.
Other Ways to Say: Heavy with guilt, Shadowed heart.
48. Dark as midnight fog
Meaning: Thick and suffocating.
In a Sentence: The path was as dark as midnight fog.
Other Ways to Say: Mist-heavy, Cloaked in darkness.
49. Dark as a fading flame
Meaning: Dying light.
In a Sentence: The candle burned low, as dark as a fading flame.
Other Ways to Say: Flickering out, Lightless.
50. Dark as a stormy heart
Meaning: Full of turmoil.
In a Sentence: His intentions were as dark as a stormy heart.
Other Ways to Say: Turbulent, Brooding.
