🌑Umbra

noun
/ˈʌm.brə/

Meaning

the fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object; the dark center of a sunspot

Example Sentences

During the eclipse, we stood in the moon's umbra.

Synonyms

shadow, shade, darkness, penumbra

Antonyms

light, brightness, illumination

Collocations

moon's umbra, eclipse umbra, in the umbra

Related Vocabularies

extremely stupid behavior or actions; foolishness
a stringed musical instrument played by strumming or plucking the strings with fingers or a pick
a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph
the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame
an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something
The state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.

Explore More