Darkling Meaning in English
word
Definition
Used poetically or literarily to describe things happening in darkness, or as a noun for a creature of the dark.
Usage & Nuances
Highly poetic, rare in modern speech—found in literary works, poetry, and fantasy writing. Used mainly as an adjective ('the darkling night'), sometimes as a noun for mysterious dark creatures. Avoid in everyday conversation.
Spanish: oscuro - sombrío (poético)Portuguese (BR): sombrio - no escuro (poético)Portuguese (PT): sombrio - no escuro (poético)Chinese (Simplified): 黑暗中（诗意用法）Chinese (Traditional): 黑暗中（詩意用法）Hindi: अंधकार में (काव्यात्मक)Arabic: في الظلام (شعري)Bengali: অন্ধকারময় - অন্ধকারের প্রাণীRussian: темнеющий - тёмное существоJapanese: 闇の - 闇の生き物Vietnamese: tối tăm - sinh vật bóng tốiKorean: 어둠의 - 어둠 속 존재Turkish: karanlık - karanlığın yaratıɢıUrdu: تاریکی میں ڈوبا ہوا - تاریکی کی مخلوقIndonesian: kelam - makhluk kegelapan
Example Sentences
The stars shone in the darkling sky.
basic
He walked through the darkling woods at dusk.
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In the poem, the bird sings to the darkling world.
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She vanished into the darkling shadows without a sound.
natural
The village lit lanterns to chase away the darkling gloom.
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Legends spoke of darkling creatures roaming the night.
natural