Definition of Tenebrous
Tenebrous
ten·e·brous


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
dark and shadowy, poorly-lit;

e.g. They climbed a tenebrous staircase to the attic, shining their flashlights into the gloom.

(adjective)
obscure, difficult to understand;

e.g. No one knew the details of the tenebrous affair.

(adjective)
causing gloom or darkness;

e.g. Tenebrous, rainy clouds darkened the atmosphere, making it look gloomy.




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