darken (Meaning)
darken (v)
become dark or darker
tarnish or stain
make dark or darker
darken (a.)
To make dark or black; to deprive of light; to obscure; as, a darkened room.
To render dim; to deprive of vision.
To cloud, obscure, or perplex; to render less clear or intelligible.
To cast a gloom upon.
To make foul; to sully; to tarnish.
darken (v. i.)
To grow or darker.
Synonyms & Antonyms of darken
darken Sentence Examples
- As the sun began to set, the sky started to darken, casting long shadows across the landscape.
- She watched as the storm clouds rolled in, threatening to darken the sky with rain.
- The paint on the old barn had started to darken over time, giving it a weathered appearance.
- He held the torch aloft, watching the hallway darken as the flame flickered.
- The mood in the room seemed to darken as tensions rose between the two opposing sides.
- The water in the pot began to darken as the tea leaves steeped, releasing their rich flavor.
- His face started to darken with anger as he listened to the accusations being thrown at him.
- The forest grew quieter as night fell and the shadows began to darken.
- She felt her mood darken as she remembered the events of the previous day.
- The stain on the wood started to darken as it dried, revealing its true color.
FAQs About the word darken
become dark or darker, tarnish or stain, make dark or darkerTo make dark or black; to deprive of light; to obscure; as, a darkened room., To render dim; to depr
stare, gloom,frown, pout, lower, steam, anger, brood, glower, threaten
lighten, brighten, brighten,lighten, cheer (up),cheer (up), perk (up),perk (up)
As the sun began to set, the sky started to darken, casting long shadows across the landscape.
She watched as the storm clouds rolled in, threatening to darken the sky with rain.
The paint on the old barn had started to darken over time, giving it a weathered appearance.
He held the torch aloft, watching the hallway darken as the flame flickered.
