Semidarkness
(noun)
A state or condition of partial or incomplete darkness; dim lighting.
Origin:
Derived from the latin prefix 'semi-' meaning 'half' and the noun 'darkness'.
Examples:
- The room was filled with semidarkness, making it difficult to see the objects clearly.
- She preferred to sleep in semidarkness, with just a small lamp on.
- The semidarkness made the mood of the movie theater more intense and dramatic.
- The semidarkness of the room made it easier for him to fall asleep.
- The semidarkness created a romantic ambiance during the candlelit dinner.