Meaning : Absence of moral or spiritual values.
Example :
The powers of darkness.
Synonyms : dark, wickedness
Meaning : An unenlightened state.
Example :
He was in the dark concerning their intentions.
His lectures dispelled the darkness.
Synonyms : dark
Meaning : Having a dark or somber color.
Having a light color.
lightnessMeaning : A swarthy complexion.
Synonyms : duskiness, swarthiness