RAYLESS Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

rayless

adjective

ˈrā-ləs

Definition of rayless

as in darkened

being without light or without much light the strange creatures that lurk in the rayless depths of the sea

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Adjective

This trend has been pretty pervasive among designer bags recently, with shoppers buying new Prada and Chanel bags with darkened leather to give them a used look, or sourcing vintage Celine bags with obvious signs of wear.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 2 July 2026
She’s talked up her push to convert darkened streetlights, many of them stripped of their copper wire, to solar power.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026

Definition of darkened

Adjective

Skywatchers should find dark locations and look north, as the aurora's intensity also hinges on the solar wind's magnetic field orientation.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
And in a dark time for the world, a magnificent tournament helped make the world feel a little smaller.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of dark

Adjective

But the ethical waters are murky, and any such project should have high levels of public transparency and accountability, said Lisa Moses, a veterinarian and bioethicist at Harvard Medical School.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Now, though, that rather murky picture is growing a bit clearer.

— Evan Drellich, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of murky

Adjective

Police detained Schmidt twice during the altercation, originally placing him into the police vehicle after the officer shot his black Labrador, according to eyewitness Paul Bates.

— Gabe White, Arkansas Online, 21 July 2026
In the coming years, more buildings aim to match the Waldorf’s height, including Dolce & Gabbana’s first foray into luxury homes and hotel rooms with a monumental matte black and ivory tower capped with gold.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of black

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Hassett’s tenacious acoustic guitar figure is stark and dusky like early Leonard Cohen, oozing low strings and a big oily bass.

— Brian Howe, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026
Rather than opting for a completely clear base, celebrity nail artist Natalie Minerva chose a sheer, dusky taupe.

— Jasmine Washington, InStyle, 15 July 2026

Definition of dusky

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