darker
word · lemma: dark
/ˈdɑɹkɝ/
DAR-kur
/dˈɑːkɐ/
DAH-kuh
Definition
Comparative form of 'dark.' Used to describe something having less light or a deeper shade of color compared to something else.
Usage & Nuances
'Darker' is most often used for colors, weather, skin tones, or moods ('darker shade', 'darker room', 'darker mood'). It's a comparative adjective; use 'than' to compare two things. Not typically used for plural items or as a verb.
Spanish: más oscuroPortuguese (BR): mais escuroPortuguese (PT): mais escuroChinese (Simplified): 更暗Chinese (Traditional): 更暗Hindi: और गहराArabic: أكثر ظلمةBengali: অন্ধকারে (তুলনামূলক) - গাঢ় (রঙের জন্য)Russian: темнееJapanese: より暗いVietnamese: tối hơnKorean: 더 어두운Turkish: daha koyu - daha karanlıkUrdu: زیادہ گہراIndonesian: lebih gelap
Example Sentences
This room is darker than that one.
basic
She chose the darker blue dress.
basic
My hair has gotten darker over the years.
natural
It gets darker earlier in the winter.
natural
He’s been in a darker mood lately.
natural
The sky looks darker at night.
basic