Darkening Meaning in English
word · lemma: darken
ˈdɑɹkənɪŋ/, /ˈdɑɹknɪŋ
DAR-kuh-ning
dˈɑːkənɪŋ
DAH-kuh-ning
Definition
The process of becoming darker or less bright. Can refer to the sky, colors, or making a place have less light.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used for visual changes (the sky, a room, a color). Common in weather, art, or metaphorical descriptions (e.g., 'a darkening mood'). Usually a process, not a sudden change.
Spanish: oscurecimientoPortuguese (BR): escurecimentoPortuguese (PT): escurecimentoChinese (Simplified): 变暗Chinese (Traditional): 變暗Hindi: अंधेरा होना - अंधेरा करनाArabic: تعتيمBengali: অন্ধকার হওয়া - গাঢ় হওয়াRussian: затемнениеJapanese: 暗くなること - 暗化Vietnamese: sự tối đi - sự làm tốiKorean: 어두워짐Turkish: kararmaUrdu: تاریکی بڑھنا - سیاہی چھاناIndonesian: sự tối đi - làm tối
Example Sentences
The darkening sky meant that night was coming.
basic
There was a darkening of the water after the storm.
basic
The artist painted a darkening sky in the picture.
basic
As the evening went on, the darkening room made it hard to read.
natural
She noticed the darkening clouds and decided to go home before it rained.
natural
There’s a darkening mood in the office lately, and people seem worried.
natural