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ادلهم

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root primarily describes the intensification of darkness and blackness, often associated with night or gloom. It also extends to describe things that are dark, intense, or swift, and can be used metaphorically for mental states or specific animals.

Derived headwords

ادلهمّverb
  1. 1.
    to become darkboth

    The verb describes the process of darkness intensifying or becoming deeper.

مُدْهِمّadjective
  1. 1.
    darkboth

    Intensely dark, often referring to the night or a very dark color.

  2. 2.
    intenseclassical

    Used to describe something that is profound or extreme.

أسود مدلهم — intensely black
مُدْهِمّnoun
  1. 1.
    darknessclassical

    The state of being dark, particularly the deep darkness of night.

  2. 2.
    wolfclassical

    A name for a wolf, possibly due to its dark or fierce nature.

  3. 3.
    male sandgrouseclassical

    A specific term for a male sandgrouse (a type of bird).

  4. 4.
    one whose mind is overwhelmedclassical

    Refers to someone whose intellect is overcome, often by intense love or passion.

  5. 5.
    a nameclassical

    Used as a proper name.

مُدْهِمّadjective
  1. 1.
    swiftclassical

    Describing a person who is quick or decisive in action.

  2. 2.
    lionclassical

    A name for a lion, likely referring to its strength and swiftness.

Parallel reading

ادلهم الظلام
The darkness intensified.
أسود مدلهم
Intensely black.