24
dark(noun, adjective, dull, obscure, dark)
14
dusky(adjective, dark, pitch, black, gray)
14
swart(noun, adjective, obscure, dark, gloomy)
13
ebony(adjective, obscure, dark, gloomy, pitch)
9
sable(adjective, obscure, dark, gloomy, pitch)
9
brunet(noun, adjective, obscure, dark, gloomy)
9
dark-skinned(adjective, dark, black, brown, hair)
8
inky(adjective, dark)
7
brown(noun, adjective, dark, dusky, brunette)
7
raven(adjective, dark)
6
ebon(adjective, obscure, dark, gloomy, pitch)
6
somber(adjective, dark)
5
brunette(noun, adjective, dull, obscure, dark)
4
tawny(adjective, brownish)
4
colored
3
gloomy(adjective, dark)
3
darkish
3
dismal(adjective, dark)
3
murky(adjective, dark)
3
obscure(adjective, dark)
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