caliginosity

/kælɪˌɡɪnəˈsɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

The quality or state of being dark, gloomy, or dreary, especially in a literary or poetic sense.

“The author’s use of caliginosity in the novel added to the overall sense of melancholy.”

2. noun

A state of obscurity or murkiness, often used to describe a situation or environment.

“The dense fog created an atmosphere of caliginosity that was hard to navigate through.”

Synonyms

  • dreariness
  • gloominess

Antonyms

  • brightness
  • radiance