dark age

The phrase “dark age” has 2 syllables: dark age.

It's pronounced as /dɑːrk eɪdʒ/.


What is synonym and antonym for dark age?

In the thesaurus, “dark age” has 20 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for dark age along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for dark age

  • crumbling
  • decadence
  • decay
  • declination
  • decline
  • decomposition
  • degeneracy
  • degeneration
  • degradation
  • deterioration
  • devolution
  • disintegration
  • downfall
  • downgrade
  • ebb
  • eclipse
  • nadir
  • rotting
  • spoiling
  • sunset

Antonyms for dark age

  • advancement
  • ascent
  • development
  • evolution
  • growth
  • rise

Example Sentences

  • The fall of the Roman Empire marked the beginning of the dark age in Europe.
  • Historians often refer to the period following the collapse of civilizations as the dark age.
  • The lack of historical records during the dark age makes it difficult to fully understand that era.
  • Scholars debate the extent of intellectual decline during the dark age.
  • Despite the challenges of the dark age, new forms of art and culture emerged.

On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dark age, such as: advancement, ascent, crumbling, decadence, decay, declination, decline.

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