tenebrose

adj — 4 senses

tenebrose

adj

UK /ˈtɛnɪbɹəʊs/ · US /ˈtɛnəbɹoʊs/

Etymology From Middle English tenebrose, from Old French tenebros, from Latin tenebrōsus (“dark, gloomy”).

1

Uncommon Dark, tenebrous.

2

Figuratively, Uncommon Obscure; obtuse; incomprehensible.

3

Figuratively, Uncommon Morally, culturally or mentally benighted; backward; uncivilized.

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