No. 4,198 in Arabic
قاتمة
"قاتمة" means "dark" or "gloomy."
In a sentence
الليلة قاتمة ومليئة بالغيوم.
The night is gloomy and full of clouds.
Describing the weather as dark and dreary.
آماله للمستقبل أصبحت قاتمة بعد الخسائر الأخيرة.
His hopes for the future became bleak after recent losses.
Expressing a lack of positivity or optimism.
اللون القاتم على الجدار يعطي الغرفة طابعاً كلاسيكياً.
The dark color on the wall gives the room a classic touch.
Refers to a dark shade of color adding aesthetic effect.
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