tenebrae

/tɛnɪˈbriː/ or /tɛˈnɛbriː/

Definitions

1. noun

A period of darkness, especially spiritual darkness; a ceremony of shadows, particularly a type of requiem mass

“The church hosted a tenebrae service on Good Friday to commemorate Jesus’ crucifixion.”

Synonyms

  • darkness
  • shadow

Antonyms

  • illumination
  • light