6
grim(adjective, sorrow, depress, sadness, emotion)
6
indeterminate(adjective, weak, obscure, rough, dark)
6
indistinguishable(adjective, obscure, vague, unclear, subtle)
6
lightless(adjective, dull, dark, gloomy, dim)
6
sooty(adjective, dull, soft, obscure, flat)
6
subfusc(adjective, soft, obscure, flat, dark)
6
veiled
5
Stygian(adjective, dull, obscure, dark, gloomy)
5
confused(adjective, weak, obscure, dark, dim)
5
crepuscular(adjective, dull, obscure, dark, gloomy)
5
darkened(adjective, dull, dark, gloomy, dim)
5
drab(adjective, dull, soft, obscure, flat)
5
dreamlike(adjective, rough, happy, perfect, negative)
5
dusk(adjective, dull, dark, gloomy, dim)
5
fanciful(adjective, excellent, gentle, happy, perfect)
5
imprecise(adjective, fine, rough, vague, unknown)
5
muddy(adjective, soft, obscure, flat, rough)
5
mysterious(adjective, obscure, happy, perfect, dark)
5
pitch-black(adjective, dull, dark, gloomy, dim)
5
pitch-dark(adjective, dull, obscure, dark, gloomy)
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