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BENIGHTED

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Lacking enlightenment or knowledge or culture

Example:

a dark age in the history of education

Synonyms:

benighted; dark

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

unenlightened (not enlightened; ignorant)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Overtaken by night or darkness

Example:

benighted (or nighted) travelers hurrying toward home

Synonyms:

benighted; nighted

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

unpunctual (not punctual; after the appointed time)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

Past simple / past participle of the verb benight

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