umbra (Meaning)
umbra (n)
a region of complete shadow resulting from total obstruction of light
umbra (n.)
The conical shadow projected from a planet or satellite, on the side opposite to the sun, within which a spectator could see no portion of the sun's disk; -- used in contradistinction from penumbra. See Penumbra.
The central dark portion, or nucleus, of a sun spot.
The fainter part of a sun spot; -- now more commonly called penumbra.
Any one of several species of sciaenoid food fishes of the genus Umbrina, especially the Mediterranean species (U. cirrhosa), which is highly esteemed as a market fish; -- called also ombre, and umbrine.
Synonyms & Antonyms of umbra
umbra Sentence Examples
- The umbra of the solar eclipse cast an eerie darkness over the land.
- The trees stretched their long shadows, creating a dense umbra beneath their canopies.
- The silhouette of the mountain had an ominous umbra that seemed to reach into the sky.
- The painter carefully blended the umbra and penumbra to create a realistic illusion of depth.
- The umbra of the earth protects us from the harmful rays of the sun.
- The umbra of the telescope offered a magnified view of the distant star.
- The umbra of doubt hung over the jury's verdict.
- The umbra of the past haunted the old woman's memories.
- The artist used the umbra of the canvas to create a sense of mystery and intrigue.
- The umbra of the ancient temple shrouded its secrets in darkness.
FAQs About the word umbra
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lightness, glow, starlight, blaze, light, daylight, blaze, daylight, sunlight, moonlight
The umbra of the solar eclipse cast an eerie darkness over the land.
The trees stretched their long shadows, creating a dense umbra beneath their canopies.
The silhouette of the mountain had an ominous umbra that seemed to reach into the sky.
The painter carefully blended the umbra and penumbra to create a realistic illusion of depth.
